Project Manager - Pre-Construction and Capture at Parsons · Kingsport

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Job Description:

Project Manager – Pre-Construction & Capture

Location: Holston Army Ammunition Plant – Kingsport, TN

Parsons is looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager to support major modernization and expansion efforts at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HSAAP). In this role, you will be at the center of our pre-construction planning and capture activities, helping us win work and set projects up for successful execution in a highly complex, mission-critical environment.

If you enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, construction, and strategic pursuits—and want to have a direct impact on national defense programs—this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will lead and support a variety of activities that span capture, pre-construction, and early project execution:

• Pre-Construction & Technical Support

  • Review client Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and task orders to understand technical, schedule, and commercial requirements.
  • Analyze and interpret technical documents and drawings to support constructability reviews and scope definition.
  • Develop clear, accurate scopes of work and requisitions for engineering, procurement, and construction services.
  • Review vendor and subcontractor bids for technical compliance, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
  • Help identify, qualify, and onboard new vendors and subcontractors to strengthen our delivery capability.

• Planning, Scheduling & Estimating

  • Coordinate, develop, and review project and proposal schedules in collaboration with engineering, construction, and operations.
  • Support the creation and review of cost estimates, ensuring alignment with scope, risk, and schedule.
  • Work with Business Development and Operations to ensure estimates, schedules, and execution strategies are realistic and competitive.

• Capture & Proposal Support

  • Serve as a key link between Business Development and Operations in Kingsport, helping translate client needs into executable solutions.
  • Contribute to capture planning and win strategies for new task orders and project opportunities at HSAAP.
  • Lead or support the development of technical sections of task order proposals, including execution plans, management approaches, and technical narratives.
  • Participate in internal reviews and approvals, incorporating feedback to strengthen proposal content.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to perform effectively in a management capacity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to clearly convey technical and commercial information to diverse stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices, standards, and regulations relevant to engineering and construction projects.
• Strong understanding of current technologies and how they can be effectively utilized in project planning and execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical/business field.
• 10+ years of related work experience in engineering, construction, or industrial projects.
• Broad technical and business background, with experience working across multiple disciplines and project phases.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Experience with engineering and construction on Federal facilities.
• Familiarity with Government Owned – Contractor Operated (GOCO) facilities and the unique requirements they entail.
• Experience with the manufacture and/or design of energetic materials or similar high-hazard processes.
• Background in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of heavy industrial and chemical facilities.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Why Join Parsons at Holston AAP?

• Mission-Focused Work: Contribute directly to critical defense programs in a highly specialized industrial environment.
• High-Impact Role: Shape how we pursue, win, and deliver projects at a major government facility.
• Technical Depth & Variety: Work across proposals, pre-construction, engineering, and construction planning—no two task orders are the same.
• Professional Growth: Build deeper expertise in federal projects, GOCO facilities, and complex industrial/chemical programs within a global, market-leading firm.

If you’re ready to bring your project management expertise to a role that blends capture, pre-construction, and delivery in support of vital national missions, we’d like to talk with you.

Apply now to join Parsons at Holston Army Ammunition Plant.

Security Clearance Requirement: None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

We 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!

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