POSITION OVERVIEW: :

Parsons is bidding to provide comprehensive facilities, engineering, environmental, safety, and construction services to support the US Antarctic program. Parsons will be part of a larger team effort providing comprehensive logistics, science support and other services all designed to advance discovery and promote the progress of science. This will be a 12 year contract with the National Science Foundation starting in October 2009.

The position of project controls manager will lead all construction estimating, scheduling, and earned value management activities in support of the United States Antarctic Program. Projects will be individually bid as fixed price task orders and will consist of repairs, renovations, and new construction for facilities, utilities, and infrastructure with an anticipated volume of $20 million to $30 million annually. Home office is Denver, Colorado with construction project execution taking place at one of three permanent stations in Antarctica: McMurdo Station which is the largest station; Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station; and Palmer Station. Projects will primarily be self performed by Parsons employees.

Project Controls Manager will develop, manage, and/or execute all phases of the project controls effort (planning/scheduling and cost analysis) for a complex and demanding projects with unique logistical and environmental challenges. This incumbent utilizes widely diversified knowledge of project controls activities, and draws upon extensive experience and exposure to various types of projects and clients.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

4-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent work experience) and 10-15 years of related experience, as well as some experience in a managerial capacity.

Parsons Project Controls Manager Certification Preferred

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field. Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used in the Project Controls Department, such as Success, Primavera, Timberline, and Document and Materials Controls System (DMCS). Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices is required.

SPECIFIC 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 Engineers/Specialists 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 and makes presentations for management and clients on a recurring or one-of-a-kind basis.

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.