Assistant Project Manager – PMOR

Parkhill; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible work schedule

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Professional development support

Job summary

Parkhill is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of architectural and engineering projects from initiation through closeout. You will work with Project Managers, design and construction teams, and clients to manage scope, schedule, budget, and documentation.

You will assist with procurement, contract coordination, and risk management while developing PM skills across traditional PM, Owner’s Representative, and program management assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in the AEC industry, project coordination, or project support roles.
• Working knowledge of project management principles, including scope management, scheduling, budgeting, contract coordination, and project financial tracking.
• Experience with billing processes, resource planning, and budget monitoring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.
• Project management certification (CAPM, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports Project Managers in planning, coordination, and delivery from initiation through closeout.
• Maintains project scope, schedules, budgets, work plans, forecasts, and other PM docs.
• Coordinates activities among clients, design teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitors schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Supports procurement, contracting, change management, and consultant coordination.
• Assists with design/construction phase coordination and issue resolution.
• Participates in meetings; prepares and tracks meeting minutes and commitments.
• Prepares reports, dashboards, and client communications for project status.
• Tracks project risks, issues, decisions, and changes in PM and financial systems.
• Assists with closeout activities, documentation, and transition requirements.
• Develops knowledge of PM, program management, and Owner's Representative services.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/PM/Construction Management

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects from initiation through closeout. Working alongside Project Managers, design teams, construction teams, clients, consultants, and other project stakeholders, this role assists with scope, schedule, budget, risk, communication, documentation, and overall project coordination. The Assistant Project Manager may support traditional project management, Owner’s Representative, and program management assignments depending on project needs and assumes increasing responsibility as experience and proficiency develop. This is a full-time position.

Life at Parkhill

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and work in the communities we serve.

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest with14offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Supports Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects from initiation through closeout.
• Assists with developing and maintaining project scope, schedules, budgets, work plans, fee structures, forecasts, and other project management documentation.
• Coordinates activities among clients, design teams, consultants, contractors, construction managers, and other stakeholders to support timely decision-making and successful project delivery.
• Monitors project schedules, milestones, deliverables, action items, budgets, and expenditures; identifies potential risks, delays, conflicts, or variances and assists with mitigation strategies.
• Supports procurement, contracting, and change management activities, including consultant coordination, contractor procurement, proposal evaluation, contract administration, approval tracking, and assessment of project impacts.
• Assists with design and construction phase coordination by tracking deliverables, facilitating reviews, documenting decisions and comments, and monitoring resolution of issues affecting project objectives.
• Participates in client, design, construction, and stakeholder meetings; assists with meeting preparation, documentation, follow-up, and tracking commitments to completion.
• Prepares and maintains project reports, dashboards, presentations, correspondence, logs, and other internal and client-facing communications.
• Tracks and maintains project risks, issues, decisions, changes, and project information within project management and financial systems, ensuring compliance with established QA/QC, project management, and administrative procedures.
• Assists with project closeout activities, including documentation, financial reconciliation, lessons learned, outstanding items, and transition or turnover requirements.
• Develops and applies knowledge of project management, program management, project controls, and Owner's Representative services in accordance with established standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in the AEC industry, project coordination, or project support roles
• Working knowledge of project management principles, including scope management, scheduling, budgeting, contract coordination, and project financial tracking
• Experience with billing processes, resource planning, and budget monitoring
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred
• Project management certification (CAPM, PMP, or equivalent) preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include:

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, a flexible work environment, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, and the University of Parkhill.
• Competitive Benefits: multiple health plan options, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401(k) contribution, employer-paid basic life, employer-paid short & long term disability, and performance bonuses.
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, and a charitable giving match.