Assistant Construction Manager (Network Infrastructure)

Job description / Role

- Works with the various consultants and contractors to direct overall planning of construction activities to identify critical milestones and priorities under the direction of the Construction Manager.
- Monitors the major field construction activities for assigned construction packages for compliance with schedule and works with contractors to develop mitigation measures to control schedule when slippage is determined.
- Works with the Construction Supervision Team to monitor the timely responses to RFIs, processing of change orders, and method statement approvals.
- Maintains awareness of possible problem areas and works to implement preventative actions to manage meeting critical milestones for each phase of the project.
- Supports monitoring and compliance of the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other approved documents by the construction contractor.
- Reviews Design documents from various Smart City Stakeholders and offer advice to the client.
- Ensures during the design and construction phases that the clients interests are met and reports to the Construction Manager if they are not.
- Prepares periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for Construction Manager.
- Supports the Construction Manager in maintaining strong client and community relations.
- Follows up on instructions and commitments associated with the construction project.
- Coordinates RFI responses, monitors change orders, and in conjunction with the Construction Manager makes recommendations for construction progress payments.
- Performs other services in support of the Construction Manager.

Requirements

- 4 year degree in Electrical Engineering and preferably a Masters degree
- 12 years related experience providing construction and project management activities, 3 years of which is in Smart City design and implementation
- Strong background in telecommunication network and technologies
- Certified in telecommunication network and design
- Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.