Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Project Controls Director
Lead project controls for large-scale projects, managing schedule, cost, risk, and team.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Director will provide guidance on complex project‑control problems, interface with clients, and deliver strategic recommendations to support decision‑making. They will lead the creation of a master coding architecture, build a scalable reporting system, and champion procedures for schedule, cost, earned value, risk, and change management. • Guide resolution of complex project‑control issues. • Interface with clients, attend meetings, and provide strategic recommendations. • Lead development of program master coding architecture and scalable reporting system. • Develop and implement project‑control procedures for schedule, cost, earned value, risk, and change management. • Manage Project Control specialists to analyze, evaluate, and forecast costs and schedule performance. • Assess impacts of design changes and schedule slippages. • Recommend and oversee customization of project‑control systems. • Coordinate staffing, assign work, supervise activities, and train personnel. • Conduct performance reviews and set development goals for team members. • Apply logical or scientific thinking to diverse support‑function problems.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸master coding
- ▸reporting system
- ▸schedule management
- ▸cost control
- ▸earned value
- ▸client interface
What You Bring
Parsons is seeking a talented Director – Project Controls to lead a team of professionals overseeing every phase of large‑scale projects. In this role you will develop, manage, and execute all phases of the project‑controls effort, while directing a team across all control functions using best‑practice knowledge and extensive project experience. • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. • 25+ years of relevant experience, including 10+ years in a managerial role. • Strong communication and collaborative teamwork abilities. • Proven stakeholder management skills up to the C‑suite level. • Strong business acumen with data‑driven decision‑making. • PMO/PMC experience. • Engineering knowledge in civil, electrical, mechanical, or related disciplines. • Excellent oral and written communication for client presentations and technical reporting. • Proficiency with Project Controls software and Microsoft Office Suite. • Ability to lead and motivate a construction management team. • Capability to interface with all project stakeholders. • Skill in reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex documents. • Ability to handle sensitive inquiries or complaints effectively.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor’s
- ▸project controls
- ▸pmo/pmc
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸stakeholder management
- ▸leadership
Benefits
Parsons is committed to inclusive employment across all job levels, investing in employee wellbeing and offering limitless growth opportunities. We value diversity, equity, and a supportive work environment, encouraging every team member to aim for the stars.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time