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Parsons Corporation Principal Contract Manager, Transit Systems in Centreville, Virginia
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Job Description:
Parsons is now hiring for a highly experienced Principal Contract Manager to join our team! In this role you will lead challenging and complex programs consisting of multiple projects for transit agencies in the Washington, DC metro area.
The selected candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the tools and processes used for effective contract administration and project management. You will ensure completion of projects on schedule and within budget, in accordance with our contractual obligations. You will be the primary Parsons point-of-contact with the client, supervise the Parsons project managers responsible for each project and strengthen our professional relationships with subcontractors. Your knowledge of the client’s goals and objectives will be instrumental in discussing any changes to the scope of work, contracts with key subcontractors, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Key to your success will be your ability to monitor deliverables for adherence to client criteria and manage all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions. This role allows for virtual work basis, but individual needs to live in the general DC Metro Area to be available for office and client meetings as needed.
What You'll Be Doing:
Managing major transit programs consisting of multiple projects
Developing contract management plans
Leading a project team of engineering and planning professionals
Coordinating with the client's project managers and procurement specialists
Overseeing the execution of all projects tasks to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
Developing proposals for new projects and contract extensions.
Managing change orders.
Reporting on project performance to the client and internally within Parsons
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in project management, finance, planning, engineering or a related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification or experience
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
15+ years of professional contract or project management experience
Familiarity with typical public agency procurement and contracting processes
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience with the common tools and processes used for project financial management.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
Experience in risk assessment and management.
Experience with quality management plans and procedures.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.
Salary Range:
$126,600.00 - $253,300.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
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