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Parsons provides landmark planning, environmental, engineering, construction, and facility operation services to the U.S. Government. Our innovative solutions have supported sustainability, space exploration, aviation, chemical weapons clean-up, military installations and ranges and missile defense programs. Our services also support reconstruction efforts after man-made or natural disasters and homeland security initiatives. We make the world a safer place.

Project
Parsons is providing facilities management, operations and maintenance, site and space use planning, environmental compliance, engineering, security, emergency management, freight and vehicle management, and custodial care for a secure agency within the Department of Defense (DoD). Parsons services include: . This is a restricted access facility and employees will be required to have a current DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance with ability to obtain SCI. As part of our team, you will be actively contributing to a safer world for future generations.

Need
Parsons is seeking a Project Manager to support this work. The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas.

POSITION OVERVIEW :
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. May 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.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering all services specified in the work statement. The Project Manager will direct a combined staff of personnel that may include supervisory, administrative staff and a labor force. The scope of work may include facility maintenance, repair, and operations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Required

4-year degree in Engineering or related technical/business field, (or equivalent) and at least 12-15 years of related work experience is required.
US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required
Should have a broad general technical and business background. Professional registration may also be required.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES :
Incumbent must meet Parsons' project management certification requirements. Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required. In addition, must be knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.

Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world.
Candidates are encouraged to apply at www.parsonsjobs.com to requisition 02186 . Parsons offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership, 401(k) plan and career development. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/V.

Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering and construction firm with revenues exceeding $3.4 billion in 2008, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver landmark design-build projects across the globe. Our ability to plan, design, construct, and operate diverse facilities and infrastructure systems has satisfied our clients' needs for more than 60 years. With nearly 12,000 employees located worldwide, we team with an increasingly diverse group of global customers and stakeholders while providing dependable services. We measure our success one project at a time by exceeding expectations and satisfying our customers.]]> http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/SPRINGFIELD-Project-Manager-Job-VA-22009/682662/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/SPRINGFIELD-Project-Manager-Job-VA-22009/682662/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Quality Control Inspector

Parsons provides landmark planning, environmental, engineering, construction, and facility operation services to the U.S. Government. Our innovative solutions have supported sustainability, space exploration, aviation, chemical weapons clean-up, military installations and ranges and missile defense programs. Our services also support reconstruction efforts after man-made or natural disasters and homeland security initiatives. We make the world a safer place.

Project
Parsons is providing facilities management, operations and maintenance, site and space use planning, environmental compliance, engineering, security, emergency management, freight and vehicle management, and custodial care for a secure agency within the Department of Defense (DoD). Parsons services include: . This is a restricted access facility and employees will be required to have a current DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance with ability to obtain SCI. As part of our team, you will be actively contributing to a safer world for future generations.

Need
Parsons is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to support this work. The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas.

POSITION OVERVIEW :

Works as directed by the Quality Manager, in support of BOS-E inspection services at the New Campus - East in Springfield VA, Bethesda, MD, and/or Washington Navy Yard facility. Provides quality control inspection activities on assigned project and/ or functional areas to ensure that products or services provided are in accordance with customer and Parsons requirements. Regularly interacts with other employees, representatives from a variety of functional groups, and project management, suppliers, subcontractors and client on project. Works with limited direct supervision on assigned tasks.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for:

1) Implementing inspection, examination, and testing procedures
2) Recording inspection, examination, and testing data
3) Planning inspections, evaluations, and tests; setting up tests, including preparation and set-up of related equipment
4) Evaluating the validity and acceptability of inspection, examination and testing results
5) Reporting inspection, examination and testing results
6) Providing leadership to lower-level QC Inspectors
7) Evaluating the adequacy of specific programs used to train and test inspection, examination, and testing personnel

Required

US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required
High School/Trade School diploma and 8 years of related construction experience or 2 years as a Quality Control Inspector Level.
Appropriate Quality Control Inspector Certification required within 12 months of employment.

It is anticipated that individuals will be certified to perform activities in one or more of the following areas (or subjects): Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Instrumentation and Controls, Civil, Structural, Architectural, HVAC, Welding, Non-Destructive Examination, Receiving, and Special Processes. Certification to industry recognized standards, such as certification to DOT, IEEE, AWS, SNT-TC-1a, IEEE, ACI or International Code Council or internal Parsons certification requirements as part of the GBU Quality Control certification program, (developed and prescribed by GBU procedure, and administered locally or by the GBU) will be required.

Preferred

4-year degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Math, Quality Assurance or related field and 4 years related construction experience or 2 years as Quality Control Inspector
or
4-year degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Math, Quality Assurance and 2 years as Quality Control Inspector and previous leadership experience
or
2-year degree in the appropriate construction discipline and 5 years related construction experience with 2 years as Quality Control Inspector
ASQ membership desirable.
Additional years of education beyond the minimum requirement are considered equivalent to years of related work experience.

Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world.
Candidates are encouraged to apply at www.parsonsjobs.com to requisition 01811 . Parsons offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership, 401(k) plan and career development. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/V.

Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering and construction firm with revenues exceeding $3.4 billion in 2008, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver landmark design-build projects across the globe. Our ability to plan, design, construct, and operate diverse facilities and infrastructure systems has satisfied our clients' needs for more than 60 years. With nearly 12,000 employees located worldwide, we team with an increasingly diverse group of global customers and stakeholders while providing dependable services. We measure our success one project at a time by exceeding expectations and satisfying our customers.]]> http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/SPRINGFIELD-Quality-Control-Inspector-Job-VA-22009/644008/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/SPRINGFIELD-Quality-Control-Inspector-Job-VA-22009/644008/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS