Area Manager/Principal Project Manager - Denver

Area Manager/Principal Project Manager - Denver

PARSONS is seeking a Denver Area Manager/Principal PM our Denver location. Provides direction and management for every phase of large projects or programs for the Colorado market. Candidate must possess at least 20 yrs of various transportation experience, specifically with roadway/highway design background. Experience must include operations management of personnel and facilities. Prior experience should also include significant project management or at the Principal Project Manager level.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position is responsible for managing client relationships in the region and management of several projects. Provides oversight for major project pursuits and on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. The Area Manager is responsible for the scope development, scope management and commercial performance of the highway projects to meet project goals and objectives. Plans and defines program goals and devises methods to accomplish them; imparts in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Is familiar with the integration of engineering, procurement, and construction activities. Must be able to manage a project, or subtask up to $500 million in total installed cost.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as the Company representative with the clients in securing new work for 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.

• 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 of a one to two-page description of the project to explain the facility(s) or plant being built and to distribute to all members of the project team for reference.

• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project or subtask. 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.

• 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 Area 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.

Qualifications:
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 4-year degree in Engineering (or related field) and at least 20 years of planning, design and project management of large transportation projects in the roadway and highway area
• Incumbent should have a broad general knowledge of the local market and clients for the Denver area. Current client development experience with CDOT, RTD, local counties/cities is prevalent.
• Experience with managing and overseeing large group (30 ).
• Experience in growing operation and capturing market shares. Demonstrated capabilities to generate new sales from existing and new clients.
• Colorado PE is required at this level. The selected candidate will be required to complete Parsons PM certification

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required. Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project.

PARSONS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.