Construction Department Manager

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Job Description:

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Department Manager to join our team!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under general supervision, participates in the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of field engineering assignments including development of plans, schedules, contracts, procedures, and construction methods and systems. Incumbent is also responsible for reviewing the performance of subcontractors to assure contract compliance, the application of accepted construction technology and standards, and the acceptable standardization of materials and supplies. May provide technical guidance to less-experienced field engineering personnel. Willingness to relocate to construction site locations is expected.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs difficult and complex field engineering assignments involving the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of a construction project.

• Maintains first-level quality assurance to confirm that the installation of all work within his/her discipline is in accordance with the plans, specifications, and industry standards. May supervise the construction engineering work and provide technical expertise for one or more of the construction engineering disciplines.

• Ensures that tests and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented in accordance with approved procedures.

• Collaborates with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees. Ensures that personnel of the assigned group engage in safe work practices in compliance with site-specific safety procedures and industry standards.

• Establishes and maintains liaison with the discipline design engineering staff. Reviews and interprets discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current revision level and correct technical execution of the work.

• Provides resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinates application of solutions.

• Develops discipline construction schedules and monitors progress. Provides schedule and progress appraisal report to the Construction Manager.

• Monitors material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline. Ensures that materials received meet specifications and established standards of quality.

• Organizes the accumulation of assigned discipline data for the final project turnover and report.

• Initiates and maintains records, back-charge procedures, progress reports, etc., as required.

• May have some interface with the client and upper-level management.

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

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Supervision Received - Principal Construction Engineer/Specialist;

• Construction Manager; Project Manager

• Supervision Given - Lower-level Construction Engineers/Specialists and other technical

• personnel (technical guidance only)

• Internal Contacts - All employees on project

• External Contacts - Suppliers; Subcontractors; Client

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction-related field, or equivalent construction-related work experience, as well as 15+ years of experience in field construction is required. Experience in the construction of large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic and/or foreign locations is preferred.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Requires a working knowledge of engineering and construction-related processes, as well as industry practices. Also requires excellent written and oral communication skills, a familiarity with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering and construction, and the potential for performing in a lead capacity on a project.

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

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