Project Controls Engineer

Parsons Corporation

What You'll Be Doing:

• Ensures that all aspects of projects are managed effectively and efficiently.

• Handle cost engineering functions involving budget preparation, cost control, forecasting and cost reporting.

• Tracking, updating, and monitoring of cost control, and scheduling functions on projects.

• Support cost control as per contractual procedures, objectives, and requirements

• Contact and support Project Controls and Scheduling individuals in role execution.

• The Cost Control Engineer/Specialist may gain further experience by rotating through Estimating, Cost Engineering, and Planning/Scheduling assignments.

• Development and management of the cost control systems to provide project and company management with accurate financial information.

• Preparation of monthly invoices to Clients in accordance with the Contract requirements.

• Reviews, process and certifies the monthly sub-consultancy and other service invoices for payment in accordance with its Service Agreement.

• Maintains payment ledger and prepare monthly billing estimate and accruals.

• Facilitates the development of the work breakdown structure (WBS), interfacing with Procurement, Engineering, and Finance Departments as needed.

• Performs some independent analysis of data stored in the project management and cost control systems. Creates presentations using graphs, diagrams, and other exhibits to illustrate cost status.

• Assist Program/Project Manager s to update project budget.

• Updating the system with cost forecasts.

• Interact with client counterparts and management to plan and schedule cost presentation.

• Develop the schedule, including resources and costs if required.

• Determine schedule, estimates and work scope to execute and complete deliverables within budget.

• Develops and maintains less complex critical path logic networks and bar charts utilizing this information.

• Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts status against an established baseline schedule.

• Assesses the impact(s) of design or construction changes and schedule slippages.

• Reports schedule status to all levels of project and Company management as well as to the Client.

• Support in generating graphical and tabular reports in a timely and accurate manner.

• Visualize and report on buffers / contingencies.

• Execute schedule change management process to approve changes.

• Ensuring that project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the Client.

• Implements and maintains an Earned Value Management System on the project.

• Analyzes cost and schedule performance indicators (CPI and SPI).

• Prepares and maintains project forecasts and status updates.

• Provides assessment with corrective action recommendations to management.

• May provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to others in the resolution of project control problems.

• Attend meetings as required and updating meeting minutes and action trackers.

• Identifying and resolving project issues and conflicts.

• Performs other functions/responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

• Electronic file management of documents such as Business Contracts, Sub-consultancy contracts, and other essential documents.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor s degree in engineering or construction Management, Finance or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of related work experience.

• Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field.

• Proficient PC skills including a working knowledge of various Project Controls software, Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of Power BI.

• Must have good knowledge in using Project Management software tools, scheduling software, and cost management software.

• Must have strong analytical skills and be able to think strategically.

• Experience in facilitating and administering multidiscipline meetings with large groups of stakeholders.

• Good communication and presentation skills.

• Understanding of the importance of timely reporting and the energy to deliver against demanding deadlines.

• The ability to build strong relationships and support colleagues Enthusiasm, ideas and drive to grow, learn and develop within our organization.