[Hiring] Program Lead, Construction Management Services @Parsons Corporation

Role Description

Parsons is seeking passionate, skilled, and experienced professionals to join a major program and construction management team that is dedicated to supporting our federal customers.

In our anticipated role, Parsons will provide Owner’s Advisor Construction Management Services including:

• Program Management
• Construction Management
• Risk Management
• Scheduling
• Cost Estimating
• Progress Reporting
• Construction Quality Assurance
• Safety
• Other supporting services to achieve program success

The DPM–CMS will oversee the following functions during project execution:

• Owners Agent Construction Management
• On-site Quality Assurance
• Programmatic Safety
• RFIs / Submittals / Pay Applications
• Independent Testing
• Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) Support
• Security Coordination

What You'll Be Doing:

• Establishes guidance, direction, and day to day leadership for Parsons’ Construction Management Services and Construction Security activities for the program.
• Supports the Design and Pre-Construction phase to ensure requirements are developed and implemented to facilitate an efficient Construction phase.
• Supports constructability reviews and Value Engineering.
• Supports development and consistent application of Construction Management processes across all work locations.
• Advises on and implements solutions to project and program level technical and contractual challenges.
• Coordinates with key program stakeholders to ensure construction and security activities are integrated with overall program objectives.
• Directs OA Construction Management activities, ensuring effective oversight of contractor work.
• Oversees On site Quality Assurance staff and processes.
• Leads Programmatic Safety oversight for construction operations.
• Manages OA processes for RFIs, submittals, and pay applications.
• Oversees planning, execution, and coordination of Independent Testing services.
• Provides leadership and direction to the Construction Security Branch.
• Directs Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) Support operations.
• Leads Security Coordination with the customer and other stakeholders.
• Manages all internal project phases for Parsons’ Construction Management Services and Construction Security functions.
• Ensures each functional area is efficiently organized, adequately staffed, and competently led.
• Mobilizes company resources to create integrated teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all technical and administrative functions.
• Provides oversight of branch performance to meet financial, schedule, deliverable, safety, quality, and security targets.
• Monitors and reports to the Program Director and client on the progress of all construction management and security activities.
• Ensures reporting from OA CM, QA, Safety, Independent Testing, and Construction Security is integrated into a coherent program level picture.
• Coordinates with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and maintaining long term client relationships.
• Works closely and collaboratively with other Deputy Program Managers to mutually achieve overall program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Engineering or Construction Management preferred); Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of broad and diversified experience related to Owner’s Agent PM/CM services.
• Significant Progressive Design‑Build experience.
• Experience on major new construction projects with constructed value over $250 million (over $500 million preferred).
• Proven ability to manage a large group of personnel within field of expertise.
• Experience with Profit and Loss (P&L) management preferred.
• Past Department of War/Defense or relevant Federal experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance in the future.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass any required federal background checks.
• Demonstrated high integrity, strong work ethic, and natural, confident leadership.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced leadership skills with ability to perform in a senior management capacity.
• Expert knowledge of standard practices for Construction Management.
• Program management, operations, or functional expertise with strong orientation toward process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain long‑term client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk areas and risk mitigation across different contract types.

Requirements

• Professional Registration preferred (PE or RA).
• Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Certification in OSHA construction safety requirements (OSHA‑10/OSHA‑30) preferred.
• USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Holidays to fit your busy lifestyle.

Company Description

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe.

We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace.

Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.