Project Manager - Pre-Construction and Capture

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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 simi