Parsons

AssistantProjectManager

$104–181k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Assistant Project Manager at Parsons. Skills: Project management, Construction management, Compliance management. Maintain organizational structures. Maintain reporting structures”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Organizational skills; Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years project management experience, 5+ years construction management experience

Nice to Have

Experience with federally funded projects, Experience with environmental frameworks, Experience with regulatory frameworks, Experience on tunnel projects, Experience on rail projects, Experience on transportation infrastructure projects

What You'll Do.

Maintain organizational structures

Maintain reporting structures

Advise on staffing changes

Support team management

Assist with contract administration

Coordinate with project partners

Participate in meetings

Support integration of activities

Assist with procurement coordination

Assist with technical issues

Assist with project management issues

Assist with scope packaging decisions

Identify relevant documents

Respond to public records requests

Schedule progress meetings

Conduct progress meetings

Publish meeting minutes

Assist in developing presentations

Assist in developing technical briefings

Assist in developing reports

Respond to special requests

Respond to technical evaluations

Review environmental designs

Review preliminary designs

Support environmental monitoring

Support compliance programs

Assist with NEPA evaluations

Review proposed package changes

Implement environmental control processes

Track hazardous materials

Review construction environmental plans

Support soils management

Support materials management

Assist with grants administration

Assist with Buy America compliance

Assist with community engagement

Support project controls implementation

Support schedule management

Support cost estimating

Support budget management

Update risk registers

Update assessment reports

Assist with document controls

Assist with records controls

Assist with change management

Assist with dispute resolution

Monitor package status

Document package status

Review contractor invoicing

Verify contractor invoicing

Maintain construction documents

Assist with interface management

Coordinate stakeholders

Plan impacting package

Track activities impacting package

Support site supervision

Support field management

Ensure compliance with plans

Review construction documents

Review precondition surveys

Review mitigation plans

Support safety management

Review security plans

Assist with response plans

Support quality management implementation

Conduct quality audits

Verify contractor compliance

Coordinate materials testing

Manage quality documentation

Manage quality reporting

Support testing planning

Support commissioning planning

Assist with design reviews

Advise on constructability

Advise on feasibility

Advise on value engineering

Advise on design standards compliance

Support BIM development

Support BIM implementation

Assist with package close-out

Assist with contract close-out

Resolve punch-list items

Track completion certificates

Review as-built documents

Support asset maintenance planning

Provide maintenance strategy advice

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Project personnel coordination; Project partner coordination; Steering committee participation; Technical standards meetings; Multidisciplinary team coordination

Communication Scope

Reporting; Presentations; Technical briefings; Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Project controls, Schedule management, Cost estimating, Budget management, Risk management, Change management, Dispute resolution, Quality management, Safety management, Interface management

Full Job Description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. _**Job Description:**_ **Position Summary** The Assistant Project Manager will support the delivery of the Hudson Tunnel Project, working closely with NJ TRANSIT, the Gateway Development Commission, and project partners. This role involves assisting with project controls, compliance, coordination, reporting, and field management to ensure successful package delivery and adherence to all technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements. **Key Responsibilities** * **Project Coordination & Team Support** * Maintain efficient organizational and reporting structures for project personnel. * Advise on staffing changes and support team management. * Assist with contract administration and coordination with project partners. * Participate in steering committee and technical standards meetings, supporting integration of package activities into the broader project. * **Agency & Stakeholder Support** * Assist with procurement coordination, technical and project management issues, and scope packaging decisions. * Identify and provide relevant documents in response to public records requests. * Schedule and conduct progress meetings, publish meeting minutes, and assist in developing presentations, technical briefings, and reports. * Respond to special requests and technical evaluations, including environmental and preliminary design reviews. * **Compliance & Environmental Management** * Support development and implementation of environmental monitoring and compliance programs. * Assist with NEPA evaluations and reviews of proposed package changes. * Implement environmental

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