Senior Planning Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

Develops, manages, and/or executes all phases of the project controls effort (planning/scheduling and cost analysis). Typically manages medium to large-sized projects. The incumbent utilizes widely diversified knowledge of project controls activities, and draws upon extensive experience and exposure to various types of projects and clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.
• Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.
• Manages a team of Project Control staff who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project costs, as well as performance against an established schedule with critical milestones.
• Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.
• Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.
• Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.
• Recommends and oversees the customization of project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
• Creates statistical reports for management on a recurring or one-of-a-kind basis.
• Supports business development efforts by providing input for proposals and participating in presentations, as required.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Supervision Received: VP-Project Controls; Program Director

Supervision Given: Project Control Engineers/Specialists

Internal Contacts: All employees on project

External Contacts: Clients; Suppliers; Government Agencies

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent work experience) and typically 15+ years of related experience, as well as some experience in a managerial capacity.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field. Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in Project Controls Software and Microsoft Office Suite. Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity, as well as thorough knowledge of industry practices is required. Incumbent must meet Parsons Project Controls Manager Certification requirements.

EEO STATEMENT

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.