Project Manager - Pre-Construction and Capture

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!  At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.  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.