Senior Project Cost Engineer

Parsons Corporation

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Cost Engineer to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Set up a baseline budget (resource/revenue/cost) with an appropriate WBS (Work Breakdown Structure), interfacing with various disciplines and coordinating with the Project Manager and Scheduler.

• Analyze, evaluate, forecast, and report cost status against the established baseline in collaboration with the planning team.

• Prepares/updates various weekly and monthly cost tracking reports.

• Establishes resource, revenue, and cost projections for projects in coordination with project teams.

• Performs variance analysis against the baseline projections and initiates/recommends corrective actions.

• Utilizes historical data and trends to maintain a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.

• Monitors and tracks project progress and performs Earned Value Analysis

• Participate in the monthly & quarterly reviews and support the project team to explain the variances and justifications.

• Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of complex and challenging cost control problems.

• Supports the Project Director in reviewing and finalizing the business plan.

• Completes performance reviews for direct reports and provides personnel development.

• Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements.

• May interface with clients, attend regular meetings, and provide statistical reports.

• Coordinating with other departments to ensure that all costs are properly charged on jobs and that the project cost control person has full visibility.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.