Assistant Project Manager – PMOR

Parkhill; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Generous PTO

Professional development

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Parkhill is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Texas to support planning, coordination, and delivery of projects from initiation through closeout. You will work with project managers, design and construction teams, clients, and consultants to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and communications.

This full-time role offers growth as you gain responsibility across traditional PM, Owner’s Representative, and program management tasks, with hybrid work options at Parkhill's Texas offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, PM, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in the AEC industry or project coordination.
• Working knowledge of PM principles: scope, scheduling, budgeting.
• Experience with billing processes and budget monitoring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.
• PM certification (CAPM, PMP) preferred.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers from initiation through closeout.
• Assist with scope, schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Coordinate activities among clients, design teams, and contractors.
• Monitor schedules, milestones, budgets, and risks.
• Assist with procurement, contracting, and change management.
• Prepare project reports, dashboards, and client communications.
• Support project closeout and lessons learned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Deltek Vantagepoint

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.