Developing Project Managers

1. Developing Project Managers John A. Scott President & COO

2. Engineering, Construction, and Technical Management Solutions Founded in 1944 ESOP About 14,000 worldwide Top 500 entry-level employers Primary Markets Defense Infrastructure Industry Parsons

3. Resource Shortages in All Related Technology Sectors and Industries Qualified People Are in High Demand Project management Engineering Project controls Quality management Construction management Operations Attracting and Retaining New College Graduates and Early Career Professionals is a Current Focus Future industry leadership Offsets for mature workforce Improved diversity Advanced Opportunities for Career Development is Essential to Attract and Retain Talent Why Consider In-House Development

4. PM Development Path Advanced PM Workshop Experienced PMs Evolved in Stages • Initiated in 2004 • 2-1/2 day workshop • Focus on PM competencies • Award of 2.0 CEUs Parsons PM Certification • Initiated in January 2006 • Based on best practices guidebook • On-line quiz for each chapter • Comprehensive take-home exam • Skills interview by Senior PMs • Award of 3.0 CEUs Parsons MS in Project Mgmt Foundations and Fundamentals for Project Mgmt • Initiated in Fall 2006 • 3rd class being selected • About 10 new students each year • Web-based on-line curriculum • 100% paid by Parsons • Planned start summer 2008 • Wider availability • Target developing PMs / PM track • Award 9.0 CEU’s Career Development

5. Foundations and Fundamentals for PM • Foundations for Project Management • Safety • Quality • Project controls • Contracts and procurement • Finance and accounting • Fundamentals of Project Management • Organizational relationships • Risk management • Resource management for projects • Misc. project management skills

6. Texas A&M Masters in PM Program • Collaborative Program with Texas A&M • 100% Distance Learning • Concurrent with on-campus students • Lessons Learned Captured from Prior Two Years of the Program • Currently have 15 Students Enrolled • Expect to have 40+ in Program at Steady-State and Full Load • 100% Paid by Parsons • Not tuition reimbursement

7. MS Program Curriculum

8. Our PM Certification is Comprehensive • Three Primary Elements • Parsons PM Certification Guidebook “delivering” with associated on-line quizzes • Comprehensive written exam (open-book, time-limited, take-home essay format) • Skills Assessment Panel interview by business unit senior PMs and executives • Estimated PM Time and Effort to Complete • 3.0 CEUs (30 hours) for successful completion of manual with on-line quizzes, and essay exam (all self-study) • Skills Assessment Panel Interview conducted in major offices with candidates collected regionally

9. We Have Pre-Requisites for Certification • Each PM Must Complete the Following Prior to Completion of the PM Certification Process • Parsons Safety, Health and Risk Program (SHARP) • Parsons Supervisory Training in Accident Reduction Techniques (START) • Parsons Leadership and Management Program (LMP) • Subsequent to Certification, PMs Can Register for the Parsons Advanced PM Workshop

10. Risk Management Health and Safety Quality Contracts Project Finances Cash Flow Project Reporting Project Initiation Project Organization Schedule Development Budget Development and Control Earned Value Management Technical Control and Change Orders Project Closeout Leadership Certification is Based On Best Practices

11. Vision for the Future • Parallel PM Degree Program Through the Business School for Non-Technical PM • Network with Other Companies and Industry to Further Develop the Program • Investigate Relationship with Other Universities for Expansion of the Program • Continual Improvement of Existing Program