In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for. **Job Description:** The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons as the prime contractor. This $1.8 billion+ contract has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options. The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) modernization efforts: Site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, CAD, and other technical services as required. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA’s nine regions as well as the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and in several U.S. territories. An average staff of 400-500 with a peak staff over 650 supports this contract, in addition to those subcontractors who perform construction work. **POSITION OVERVIEW:** Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Heavy Equipment Operator** **​** to join our team! In this role you will get to travel to various sites performing demolition work. **What You'll Be Doing:** + Perform local coordination of on-site work, working in a self-perform crew. + Perform cradle to grave operations for projects of relatively limited scope. Specifically focused on demolition activities. + Must be proficient in operating large excavators, backhoes, and skid steers. + Communicate with personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work. + Maintain, operate and coordinate the use of heavy machinery as required to complete the demolition/restoration work at various sites. + Collaborate with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees. Ensures that personnel of the assigned group engage in safe work practices in compliance with site-specific safety procedures and industry standards. + 100% travel and ability to obtain or have a credit card which can be used to support reimbursable travel. **What Required Skills You'll Bring:** + Candidate must demonstrate skills to maintain, operate and coordinate the use of heavy machinery (Excavator/Backhoe/Skid Steer) + May require repetitive movement such as lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, and standing. + The ideal candidate will have 5 plus years of experience operating heavy equipment + Ability to prepare and manage electronic expense reports. + Requires excellent communication skills and possess a familiarity with PC software packages typically associated with engineering and construction. + Must be able to obtain an active credit card. + It is preferred the candidate have approximately 5-8 years of related experience operating large construction equipment (Skid Steer and Excavator are a plus) + Possess a strong Safety/Quality background. + Must have the ability to interface with clients and enjoy being hands-on technically in the project. + Must have strong communication skills. + Must be able to meet customer security requirements. A background check by Federal Authorities will be performed. **What Desired Skills You'll Bring:** + Ability to communicate effectively. + Prepare daily notes of job activities. + Complete expense reports on a timely basis via Parsons’ electronic expense reporting system. + Complete timecard on a daily basis via Parsons’ electronic time card system. + Collaborate with office staff to address project requirements. + Act as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors while on project site. + Follow the requirements outlined in the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required. + Monitor and report to service area lead regarding the progress of construction/demolition activities, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule. + Attend weekly meeting to review project status and discuss issues or concerns. + CPR/First Aid/AED preferred. + OSHA certification preferred. **Minimum Clearance Required to Start:** Not Applicable/None This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ . About Us Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.