Senior Project Cost Engineer

Senior Project Cost Engineer

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Job Description:

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce/Engineering/Finance
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience.

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