Construction Manager (Airports) - Military Veterans

Req #: R159393

Location(s):

• GR - Athens

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Manager to join our Aviation team in Europe.   The Construction Manager is responsible for oversight of construction management for the program. Duties include coordinating the efforts of multiple projects facilitated by engineers and / or assistant engineers in the initiation, execution, and closeout of projects that include Terminals, Airfield and Multi-storey Parking projects. In addition, numerous support staff for safety, quality, fields inspection, testing, and project engineering will be assigned to facilitate quality execution.  

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provides construction management oversight of a major airport facility renovation and expansion program  




• Facilitates the assignment / staffing of projects to provide construction management services in compliance with an approved task order(s). 




• Assist in the development of CM project task orders based on Project Information, budget and level of required service. 




• Reviews Engineer Reports for concerns affecting scope, schedule, quality, budget, and risk management; facilitates solutions. 




• Reviews, field inspector reports, as needed, to better understand quality issues, schedule, issues, or contract / design compliance concerns. 




• Supports the review and approval of contractor progress payments. 




• Monitors and supervises field coordination and inspection through resident engineers and/or assistant resident engineers. 




• Assists engineers and/or assistant engineers in facilitating the construction change management process in a timely manner. 




• Reviews construction management bid package documents for constructability, omissions, clarifications, and for coordination with DOA disciplines. Recommends changes as required. 




• Reviews all construction documents against design development documents for scope, schedule, and budget conformance. 




• Expedites resolution of construction concerns, tracks to conclusion. 




• Monitors and manages all field directives. 




• Develops and oversees third-party Quality Assurance Program for surveying, material testing, pavement, etc. for each assigned contract in concert with the Quality Assurance manager. 




• Participates in schedule updates, as needed, for projects trending behind schedule milestones 




• Works with the engineers and/or assistant engineers in acquiring contractors’ lay down areas, office locations, and equipment placements. 




• Coordinates construction interface with local utilities through the client’s Utility/Agency Coordinator. 




• Works with resident engineers and/or assistant resident engineers to complete the contract close-out process and client’s acceptance of the project. 




• Participates in ongoing reviews of CM progress towards procedure compliance and software usage. 




• Trains, evaluates, and encourages staff to perform at their highest level.  

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering, Architecture or equivalent from a recognized university. Master’s Degree is preferred. 




• Minimum 15 years’ experience related in related engineering large projects. 




• Aviation experience of minimum 7 years is required involving construction of airport facilities, airfield and terminals. 




• Must have experience in client facing roles. 

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Effective oral and written skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and internal / external correspondence;  Ability to effectively present information to key stakeholders as required by the client 




• Understanding of the construction management at risk alternative delivery process and the  functions inherent to construction management of large-scaled projects 




• Understanding of budget development and cost accounting 




• Ability to manage and encourage a team of construction management professionals 




• Ability to interface with all levels with project team, client, and others 




• Knowledge of construction contract negotiation and administration 




• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents 




• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints 




• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of support function problems 




• Ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing relationships that complies with the client’s proactive, collaborative culture 

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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