Program Manager – Construction Management Services (CMS)

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a highly qualified Program Manager to lead Construction Management Services (CMS) in support of a major U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) program. The Program Manager will be responsible for the overall management, coordination, and execution of CMS task orders under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC), ensuring compliance with all contract requirements, Federal regulations, and USACE standards.

What You’ll be Doing

• Program Leadership: Provide overall management and leadership for all CMS activities, ensuring compliance with USACE, Federal, and contract-specific requirements.

• Staffing & Coordination: Oversee recruiting, staffing, and coordination of CMS personnel to meet all experience, performance, and responsibility requirements for each task order. Lead bi-weekly meetings as requested by the Contracting Officer and track payment invoices for all task orders, providing monthly reports on contract totals and remaining capacity.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure the implementation of Quality Assurance (QA) procedures in accordance with the Government Project Specific Quality Assurance Plan (PSQAP), ER 1180-1-6, and other applicable regulations.

• Contract Administration: Support the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in contract administration, including review of submittals, progress schedules, safety plans, and contract modifications.

• Reporting & Documentation: Oversee the preparation and submission of required documentation and reports, including daily QA reports, pre-construction plan reviews, and correspondence for COR signature, using MS Word/Excel, USACE RMS, and other approved formats.

• Risk Management: Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies, including those related to schedule, cost, safety, and quality.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination with Government personnel, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

• Compliance: Ensure all personnel meet required training (e.g., USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors, safety, and ethics), security clearance, and background check requirements.

• Veterans Employment: Promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans in accordance with USACE guidance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• Must have a current/active Secret Clearance or above

• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.

• 15+ years with a minimum of 5 years of experience in program management for construction management services, with at least 10 years preferred for senior-level consideration. Experience must include oversight of large, complex construction programs, preferably for Federal or military clients

• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and multiple concurrent task orders.

• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), USACE practices, and applicable codes/standards.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Proficiency in project management tools and USACE RMS.

• Ability to obtain and maintain additional security clearances as required by specific task orders.

• Commitment to maintaining a safety-minded management team and culture.

• Completion of USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors course (within last 5 years)

• Minimum 10 hours of recent safety training (within last 2 years)

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• Professional Registration as PE or RA

• Certification as PMP and/or CCM

• Experience managing large programs using Progressive Design Build, CM at Risk, or other early contractor involvement

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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