Task Order Manager

Task Order Manager

Task Order Manager
Springfield, VA

Parsons offers the U.S. Government qualified and clearable personnel to solve engineering, construction, facility, intelligence, environmental, and information technology needs. Our staff has supported mission critical, homeland security, installation/base optimization, range sustainability, space exploration, unexploded ordnance clean-up, missile defense, and disaster relief programs. We excel in delivering to mission critical expectations. Parsons makes the world a safer place

POSITION OVERVIEW :
Under direction of the Project Manager, manages all on-site activities for a small project, or a subtask of a larger project, in accordance with the project schedule. This includes directing and coordinating subcontractor activities in accordance with project/client procedures, scope of work, and contract specifications. Serves as the primary point of contact with the client for all site activities related to assigned area(s) of responsibility. Willingness to relocate to job site is expected.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :
Collaborates with Project Manager to establish project schedule and budget, and monitors progress in meeting schedule and budget requirements.

Develops project documents, processes, and procedures required to support quality control and final project deliverables.

Collaborates with Project Manager to determine number of hours required for successful completion of project tasks. Anticipates project staffing needs, identifies and interviews available personnel, and makes staffing assignments in accordance with schedule requirements.

Establishes objectives and conducts performance appraisals for direct reports.

Establishes a project safety plan and ensures that it is communicated to all employees on the job site. Actively promotes and supports safety policies and monitors the job site for good safety practices.

Posts all required legal notices at the job site.

Establishes site security measures and monitors site access by subcontractors and others.

Chairs weekly job meetings; prepares and submits summary of project progress and pending issues to Project Manager.

Submits monthly reports to client, and responds to client issues and expectations.

Assists Project Manager in pricing and negotiating changes to the scope of work with the client and subcontractors. Reviews bid documents and assists with bidder solicitation activities. Documents and executes changes in scope of project.

Anticipates problems and works with client, architects/engineers, subcontractors, and Project Manager to identify and implement corrective actions.

Keeps client and Project Manager informed of the day-to-day activities of the project.

Maintains accurate documentation of job progress through daily logs and other reports.

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

Qualifications:

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
4-year degree in a technical or construction-related field (or equivalent) and at least 10 years' related work experience is required with at least 3 years in a leadership role at a field site. Enrollment in PM certification program is preferred, but not required.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES :
Proven ability to perform in a lead capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a familiarity of industry practices and regulations are required.

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.