Assistant Project Manager

Job Description:
Job Posting
Ready to put your project management expertise to work on complex, urban
projects? Are you great with people and have a track record managing teams
that get the job done?

Parsons is now hiring an experienced Assistant Project Manager with a desire
to work on creating innovative, practical solutions to various projects that
enhance the fabric of our community.
Responsibilities:
* Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
* Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
* Markets and secures additional work with client.
* Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project. May participate in negotiations wi th regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
* Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, 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.
* Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two-page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference.
* 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 labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if required.
* Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
* Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.
* Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
* Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
* Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
* Works with the key project individual to devise and execute 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.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering from a recognized University
* Candidate must have plus over ‎12 years' experience on a Landscape Projects.
* Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background.
* Professional registration may also be required.
* Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients and enjoy being hands on technically in the project.
* Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards
* Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the
workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.