Project Initiator

Job Description

Parsons seeks a Senior Project Manager to support our client’s Design and Engineering (D&E) office. This individual will support a wide range of planning, programming and Federal funding efforts as well as the master planning, initiating and concept design phases of the project life cycle. The successful candidate will be able to assist in analysis of technical issues, development of independent Government estimates, review of project documents and plans, development and analysis of facility requirements, development of white papers, development of pros and cons with defendable recommendations, and review of project schedules.

The selected individual will provide expertise in engineering, performance, and risk assessment relating to construction program management activities, assisting the client in the overall planning, creation, execution, documentation, integration, and oversight of facility delivery activities.

• Working full time within a D&E office with the client with no telework options.
• Independently completing the review of highly complex, unique designs and systems.
• Comfortably serving as a senior-level consultant within area of expertise with client leadership.
• Creating enhanced solutions to meet client and/or regulatory requirements and actively seeking improvements to work processes.
• Possessing the ability to effectively communicate various topics to diverse audiences in written and oral.
• Being able to create graphic presentations that distill complex issues into definable solutions and discrete decision points.
• Understanding design and construction plans, reports, requests for information, product submittals and schedules.
• Managing and de-conflicting multiple concurrently competing priorities.
• Keeping abreast of industry changes related to area of expertise.
• Participating in one or more professional organizations.
• As needed, providing technical guidance to others in the production of products or services to ensure that they meet established project/contract requirements.
• Providing monthly status reports and clearly communicating program successes and issues to reflect performance as compared to the program’s baseline and performance standards.
• Representing the program and the client in interactions with a variety of stakeholders and being comfortable engaging with the public, government Senior Executive Service (SES), military leadership and elected officials, as required.
• Performing other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance required.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• BA/BS level degree (or equivalent years’ experience).
• 20+ years of technical expertise.
• Full-time position, based in Annapolis Junction, MD.

An active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

Salary Range: $ - $

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.