Transportation Project Manager

Job title: Transportation Project Manager

Company: Parsons

Job description: Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/None

Job Description:

Parsons Infrastructure Division has an impressive history of delivering complex transportation programs across the globe. The transportation systems we plan, engineer, procure, and construct are based on innovative designs and state-of-the-art technologies, delivered on-time and on-budget, and built to accommodate future demands. We are an international acclaimed firm, rated as one of the Worlds’ Best Employers with Forbes magazine, and have been actively executing work in the Canada region since 1964. Our organization is expanding, and our clients comprise a wide variety of transit authorities, state and city departments of transportation, construction contractors, and vehicle / system suppliers.

Responsibilities:

Provides direction and management for small to medium-sized projects and ensures on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. The Project Manager is responsible for the scope development, scope management and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives. Plans and defines program goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Typical projects range up to $30 million in total installed cost. Manage projects of small to medium size in BC.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution. Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors. Markets and secures additional work with client. Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project. May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients. We are looking for a seller/doer – someone who can represent Parsons interests with our external clientele but also help manage technical expectations. Help develop business with major players in Lower Mainland
• Help with Proposals, writing and winning work across Western Canada (British Columbia and Alberta predominately)
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria. Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two-page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference. Develop Client Management Plans for Lower Mainland (North Vancouver, Vancouver, Metro Vancouver)
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project. Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths. Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates. Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if required. Look for opportunities in Western Canada for mobility solutions focusing on Lower Mainland with expansion for all of British Columbia
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work. Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers. Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project. Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work. Advises the client and company management of any such changes. The Project Manager is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes. Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule. Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field and typically 12+ years of related work experience is required. Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background. Professional registration may also be required.

Expected salary:

Location: Burnaby, BC

Job date: Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:36:45 GMT