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Job Description:
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the delivery of capital projects across transmission, distribution, and grid modernization portfolios. This role focuses on project coordination, governance adherence, reporting, and enabling Project Managers (PMs) to execute safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities. This role would be in Portland OregonProject Coordination & Execution Support
- Support PMs in day-to-day management of capital projects (scope, schedule, cost)
- Track deliverables, action items, and key milestones across multiple projects
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, environmental, and permitting teams
Schedule & Cost Management
- Maintain and update project schedules (Primavera P6 / MS Project)
- Track budgets, forecasts, and variances; support cost controls and change management
- Assist in invoice review and contractor progress validation
Governance & Stage Gate Support
- Support stage gate process (initiation through closeout)
- Prepare gate review materials, business cases, and supporting documentation
- Ensure compliance with internal governance and regulatory requirements
Reporting & PMO Alignment
- Develop weekly/monthly status reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking
- Maintain project documentation in alignment with PMO standards
- Support portfolio-level reporting and executive updates
Risk & Issue Management
- Track risks, issues, and mitigation plans
- Escalate critical items to PMs and leadership as needed
Stakeholder Coordination
- Interface with internal stakeholders and external partners (contractors, agencies)
- Support meeting coordination, agendas, and documentation of decisions/actions
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
Experience
- 2–5 years of experience supporting infrastructure, utility, or capital projects
- Experience in electric T&D, substation, or grid modernization projects preferred
Technical Skills
- Scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project)
- Cost tracking and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management systems
Core Competencies
- Strong organizational and coordination skills
- Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Effective communication across technical and non-technical teams
- Understanding of utility project lifecycle and regulatory environment
- Experience supporting PMO functions or portfolio reporting
- Familiarity with utility standards, safety practices, and permitting processes
- CAPM or PMP (or working toward certification)
- On-time delivery of assigned tasks and milestones
- Accuracy and timeliness of reporting and documentation
- Adherence to governance and stage gate requirements
- Effective support to PMs resulting in improved project performance
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
- 2-5 years of experience supporting infrastructure, utility, or capital projects
- Experience in electric T&D, substation, or grid modernization projects
- Scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project)
- Cost tracking and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management systems
- Strong organizational and coordination skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience supporting PMO functions or portfolio reporting
- Familiarity with utility standards, safety practices, and permitting processes
- CAPM or PMP (or working toward certification)
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
