Program Director - Water/Wastewater

Company: Parsons
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/NoneJob Description:Program Director - Water/Wastewater Systems - San Diego/ Southern CaliforniaOpportunity :Parsons is an industry leader in delivering technology driven solutions to promote safer, healthier and sustainable world class infrastructure to communities throughout the world. Our landmark projects and capital improvement programs support global initiatives in infrastructure, water, energy, power, renewable, environmental, healthcare, education, and communications. We are hiring colleagues with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrive on professional challenges in a high energy environment.POSITION OVERVIEW:Provides program direction and management for any sized water and wastewater related projects and ensures projects are executed safely, ethically and profitably, on-schedule and within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. This role is focused on servicing major water and waste water utility clients in San Diego and other counties in the Southern California region. The Project Manager is responsible for the scope development, scope management and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives. Plans and defines program goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of client expectations and objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Typical projects range up to $200 million or more in Total Installed Cost (TIC).SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:This role has broad program management oversight over multiple wastewater and water treatment projects in the Southern and central California markets, inclusive of oversight of construction and design engineering . This role involves heavy client interface and directing the design engineering aspects of various projects.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 client's objectives.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 assigned projects. 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.Requirements :BS degree in Civil Engineering or related technical/business field and at least 20 years or more of related work experience with wastewater and water treatment projects and project management is required.MS degree is preferredExperience in the State of California, with a preference for Southern California servicing local municipal water utility clients is essential for this role(PE) Professional Engineer registration in California is requiredIncumbent should have a broad general technical and business background with a technical concentration in the areas of water and wastewater treatment plant design and construction. Professional registration may be required.Other certifications such as LEED, CCM, PMP are preferredSKILLS/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 water 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.

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