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Director, Scheduling- Project Control, FAA New ATC System

Parsons Corporation

The Role

Overview

Lead scheduling & project controls for FAA ATC transformation using Primavera P6.

Key Responsibilities

  • baseline scheduling
  • primavera p6
  • resource allocation
  • risk analysis
  • performance reporting
  • team leadership

Tasks

-Establish baseline schedules and monitor progress to identify variances and recommend corrective actions. -Lead and manage the scheduling team, providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluations. -Analyze resource availability and allocation to ensure efficient utilization across projects. Identify potential bottlenecks or conflicts and implement solutions to maintain project timelines. -Conduct schedule risk analysis to identify potential delays and develop mitigation strategies. Prepare and present detailed reports on schedule performance, project progress, and key metrics to senior leadership and stakeholders. -Ensure consistent scheduling practices across all projects and departments. -Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, industry standards, and organizational policies. -Act as the primary scheduling expert, providing guidance and support to project teams and leadership. -Develop, integrate, maintain, and oversee project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project objectives, budgets, and timelines. -Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to gather input and ensure schedules reflect accurate project scope and resource requirements.

Requirements

  • primavera p6
  • leadership
  • faa
  • 20+ years
  • bachelor's
  • evm

What You Bring

-Experience in a leadership role managing scheduling teams and coordinating with cross-functional departments. -Experience in the Federal Aviation market, with specific recent experience and knowledge FAA, USACE, DoD, and other federal Agencies. -Proven track record of managing complex schedules for large-scale projects in industries such as engineering , construction, infrastructure or software development. -Advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 (including resource loading, critical path analysis, and schedule optimization). -Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). -Strong understanding of project management principles, including earned value management (EVM). -Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. -Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret scheduling data and provide actionable insights. -Typically 20+ years of related experience, as well as several years in a managerial capacity. Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience using Primavera P6.

The Company

About Parsons Corporation

-Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally. -It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction. -Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works. -Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects. -The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.

Sector Specialisms

National Security

Defense

Cybersecurity

Intelligence

Transportation

Environmental Remediation

Urban Development

Geospatial Solutions

Energy

Water/Wastewater

Construction

Infrastructure

Systems Integration

Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Design

Project Management

Information Technology

Maritime

Intermodal Transportation

Security Consulting

Crisis Management

Counter-Terrorism

Counter-Drug Support

Advanced Signal Processing