Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Parsons Corporation provides technical support services for the Federal Aviation Administration across engineering, construction, environmental, safety, and aviation programs. The Deputy Regional Program Manager supports regional operations by assisting with program management, client and subcontractor coordination, technical team leadership, project planning, quality assurance, and performance reporting for FAA activities in the Great Lakes and Central Regions.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Regional Manager in the day-to-day operations of a regional offices. Each regional office supports the needs of the local customer base, which consists of multiple clients requesting various technical services such as engineering, construction management, and installation
- Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution. Understands and leverages program and corporate capabilities to maximize regional performance and sells our services to current and potential customers at the regional level
- Assists the Regional Manager and staff of technical employees including project managers, engineers, administrative support staff, and field operations staff including resident engineers and installation technicians. Monitors the performance of all team members and augments staff as necessary by adding and reducing staff to ensure optimal regional results. Assists in developing staff through applied training and mentorship
- Assists the Regional Manager with incoming work requests from local clients including task analysis, development of implementation strategies, creation of work plans, establishing technical teams, and establishing project budgets and schedules
- Assists the Regional Manager in Overseeing the implementation and execution of all project processes and procedures in accordance with the approved Program Management Plan. This includes but is not limited to Risk Management Plans and Quality Control Plans to maintain a high degree of quality in line with Parsons' ISO 9001 certification
- Promotes technical excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes and monitors performance of all regional work including technical, safety, quality, cost, and schedule aspects of each project. Develops and implements improvement strategies and conflict resolution techniques where required to ensure high customer satisfaction is achieved
- Monitors and reports to National Program management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, high-risk and high-profile projects on a routine basis
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate
- Candidate is expected to travel as required to meet with FAA clients, assigned employees, and monitor assigned projects. Travel requirements are not expected to exceed one week per month
Skills
- * Candidate will have 15+ years of professional experience and a 4-year degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or related field
- * A broad general engineering background and project/program management experience on similar project types is required
- * Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required
- * Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on projects
- * Proven ability in team building, problem solving and conflict resolution
- 25% Travel Required
- Must be local to the Chicago, IL area (within 50 miles)
- * Experience working on FAA or aviation projects is preferred
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Holidays
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