Assistant Project Manager

Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Assistant Project Manager to
join our team! In this role, you will join a professional engineering,
construction, and cost management team that is involved in multiple projects
in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). KAFD is a master plan
development positioned to become Riyadh 's new Central Business District that
combines a real estate development of approximately ‎850,000 sqm of office
space, ‎115,000 GLA of retail, ‎1,200 residential units, ‎5-star Hotels, and ‎600
hospitality keys. KAFD is set to be the main enabler of the KSA ‎2030 vision.

What You'll Be Doing:
* Provide direction and management for small to medium-sized projects and ensures on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations.
* Responsible for the scope development, scope management, and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives.
* Collaborates with Project Manager to establish project schedule and budget, and monitors progress in meeting schedule and budget requirements.
* Develops project documents, processes, and procedures required to support quality control and final project deliverables.
* Collaborates with Project Manager to determine the number of hours required for successful completion of project tasks.
* Anticipates project staffing needs, identifies and interviews available personnel, and makes staffing assignments in accordance with schedule requirements.
* Establishes a project safety plan and ensures that it is communicated to all employees on the job site.
* Actively promotes and supports safety policies and monitors the job site for good safety practices.
* Posts all required legal notices at the job site.
* Establishes site security measures and monitors site access by subcontractors and others.
* Chairs weekly job meetings; prepares and submits summary of project progress and pending issues to Project Manager.
* Submits monthly reports to the client, and responds to client issues and expectations.
* Assists the Project Manager in pricing and negotiating changes to the scope of work with the client and subcontractors. Reviews bid documents and assists with bidder solicitation activities.
* Documents and executes changes in the scope of the project.
* Anticipates problems and works with clients, architects/engineers, subcontractors, and Project Manager to identify and implement corrective actions.
* Keeps client and Project Manager informed of the day-to-day activities of the project.
* Maintains accurate documentation of job progress through daily logs and other reports.
* Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
* Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or a technical or construction-related field (or equivalent), and typically ‎5+ years' related work experience
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
* Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also 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.