Biological Safety Laboratory Project Manager

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to provide overall leadership and guidance for a complex international Biological Threat Reduction Project (BTRP) in a challenging and dynamic environment. Provides direction and management for a design and construction project for a new Pathogen Consolidation Unit associated with a Biological Safety Laboratory project and ensures on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. 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 objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. The value of the project is anticipated to be greater than $5 million or more in total installed cost.

**THIS POSITION, WHILE BASED IN THE U.S., WILL REQUIRE REGULAR TRIPS OF 1-2 WEEKS IN LENGTH TO MOROCCO**

What You'll Be Doing:

• Responsible for managing a complex international Biological Threat Reduction design and construction Project in Rabat, Morocco. The project scope includes assessment, design, construction and commissioning of a Pathogen Consolidation Unit. In addition, planning and executing training courses is also required.

• Plans and prepares, documents, and executes processes for technical program management; requirements management; risk management, performance management, metrics reporting, communications planning and management, and subcontractor management.

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the project execution. Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.

• Establishes relationships with host country stakeholders and participates in meetings and negotiations in support of U.S. Government client.

• Works with company procurement personnel to procure biological laboratory equipment and materials/supplies for training.

• Works with local national design and construction contractors to design, construct, and commission biological safety laboratory equipment and perform maintenance/repair of existing facilities.

• Provides oversight of subcontractors as needed in Morocco.

• Oversees establishment of Project Management Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, Design Packages, Training Implementation and Management Plan, Training Activity Reports, Training Event Plans, Training Event Reports, 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. Ensure that quality products are delivered to the client. Responsible for the development and distribution of a Project Management Plan to all members of the project team for reference.

• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective and high-quality work products.

• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project. 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 local procurement, management of host country national employees, and payroll operations, etc., if required.

• Works with other managers, partners, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of the project such as assessments, design construction, commissioning, and training. Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.

• Devises and executes 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 meetings to review project status and formulate action items.

• Responsible for holding quarterly management reviews with the client at international locations. The review shall detail the following, Milestones completed, pending, and forecast; Financial report including current and projected cost at completion; Schedule and status of permits, licenses, and certifications; Technical progress, to include identified problems and an evaluation of their effect on schedule performance; Project organization and personnel; Subcontractor roles, responsibilities, and performance; Schedule status, issues and resolutions, risks and mitigation; Areas of government focus

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

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biosciences, construction management, or business administration

• 15 years of experience managing projects including 7 years of international projects of similar size and scope is required.

• Project Management Certification (such as through the Project Management Institute (PMI) is required.

• Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structures and experience in facility design/construction or training is required.

• Experience with BTRP type projects designing and constructing laboratories is required.

• A firm grasp on written and verbal communication using the English language.

• The preferred candidate will also have experience conducting and managing the performance of training courses and exercises.

• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Thorough knowledge of 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.

• Requires the ability to communicate clearly, conduct presentations to the field team and interface effectively with a diverse group of foreign officials, partners, US government client, engineers, scientists, and subcontractors.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work with field personnel in a tactful and effective manner.

• Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Visio. Project Planning skills are essential.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to direct and manage team members with day-to-day activities as well as special projects to assure timely completion.

• Ability to manage distributed teams located in foreign countries.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• A Masters degree is preferred.

• Bi-lingual in English-French or English-Arabic is preferred.

Security Clearance Requirement:

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