Field Administration Manager
Parsons is one of the world's largest transportation planning, engineering, and construction firms. We have an extensive portfolio of diverse transportation projects including rail and transit, road and highway, bridge and tunnel, and aviation infrastructure. Parsons expertise encompasses all phases of transportation engineering operations - from the initial planning stage through final design, construction, and commissioning.
Parsons has the people and power to move the world. POSITION OVERVIEW :
Provides management and oversight for all financial, contractual and regulatory matters within a sector or on a large project. Responsible for creating and updating the financial model and supplying critical financial information to the Sector Manager, Project Manager and/or GBU management on a timely basis. Responsible for project change order control, as well as the startup, administration and closing of project field offices. Willingness to relocate to the project job site, or to travel to multiple projects, at the appropriate time (if required) is a prerequisite for this position.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :
Serves as an integral part of the sector proposal team in anticipating the costs and risks of alternative project execution strategies. Summarizes and translates information on taxation, regulation and legislation, financing, insurance and other specialized areas into meaningful formats allowing informed decision making by sector management during the proposal and project execution phases.
Develops gross profit and cash flow models for a project, updating the models as required, and provides the Sector and/or Project Manager with significant summary and trend information.
Establishes a project change control procedure and monitors its implementation. This involves reviewing all incoming and outgoing correspondence and notes of meetings for the identification of changes to the contract. It also includes the determination of the cost and schedule impact and obtaining the contract change order.
Oversees billing on cost-reimbursable projects, ensuring that invoices have adequate documentation to satisfy client auditors. Manages accounts payable and related functions. Receives progress payments on lump sum projects, and works with Division finance group in investing project funds.
Identifies office space and furniture/equipment requirements in conjunction with the Sector and/or Project Manager, and makes lease and purchase commitments on behalf of the Company or Joint Venture. May be responsible for managing the office facility and office administration staff.
Reviews contracts with suppliers, and oversees administration of the prime contract. Ensures that the entire technical project team has a thorough understanding of the contractual terms. Ensures project procurement and subcontracting policies adhere to project plan.
Serves as liaison between clients, Parsons management, joint venture partners, internal and external auditors, and funding agencies or institutions on matters related to project financing.
Prepares reports and presentations for senior management as required.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications: PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 4-year degree in Business Administration and/or Finance (or related field) and at least 8 years of experience, including prior accounting/financial experience on a project.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES :
Proven ability to perform in a lead capacity, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and company policies and procedures are required. Must also possess a thorough knowledge of project-related software and the ability to train others in its use.
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.
We provide career growth and development, a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) plan. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/V.
Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering, construction, technical, and management services firm with revenues of $2.7 billion in 2010, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver design/design-build, program/construction management, professional services, and innovative alternative delivery solutions to private industrial customers worldwide as well as to federal, regional, and local government agencies. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, environmental, and defense/security. Currently, more than 10,500 Parsons' employees are engaged in more than 4,500 projects in 50 states and 24 countries. These dedicated workers speak 72 languages collectively, and hold more than 7,900 college degrees and professional registrations. Parsons' employees continue to go anywhere in the world, meet every technical and management challenge, and persevere until the job is done.
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