Assistant Project Manager

Job Description:
Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your advanced
project, design and engineering knowledge, will propel your career forward
with opportunity to lead teams.
We need our engineers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly
flexible, team oriented environment and who have exceptional communication,
analytical and leadership skills.
In this role you will integrate the various engineering, scheduling,
procurement, construction, and startup aspects of a small project. May manage
a subtask of a larger project or study in accordance with contractual
obligations.
Responsible for the technical excellence of the engineering functions of the
project including coordination of technical disciplines, procurement of
materials and equipment, and construction planning assistance. Relocation to
the project site may be required during construction and startup activities.

Responsibilities:
* Develops the scope of design, engineering work, schedules, and budgets for assigned project elements, and monitors progress to meet schedule and budget requirements.
* Assists senior project managers on large projects or manages smaller projects and task orders from initiation to completion.
* Interacts directly with clients to represent the company.
* Identifies and documents changes in scope. Assists in determining the scope of procurement work, schedules, and budgets for assigned project buy outs, monitoring progress to maintain those procurements.
* Interfaces with procurement and subcontract personnel to facilitate the bid process. Coordinates the utilization of interdisciplinary technical personnel on the project with other Project Engineers. Coordinates the assignment of personnel from other technical support groups within the company.
* Helps in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project or study.
* Assists in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project.
* Ensures client criteria and scope are met by all engineering disciplines.
* Expedites distribution of action items following discussions/meetings with the client and Project Manager.
* Prepares technical reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management.
* Obtains, analyzes, and circulates technical and contractual information to project disciplines.
* Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
* Exhibits excellent communication skills and assists in writing and presenting reports and letters for technical, commercial, and contractual topics.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field)
* ‎5+ years of related field engineering experience, or a broad general engineering background is required
* Professional registration may also be required
* Potential to perform in a lead capacity
* Excellent written and oral communications skills
* Familiarity of industry practices and regulations are required
* Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project
* Arabic speaking preferred but not required
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.