Senior Cost Control Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cost Control Engineer to support the Senior Cost Manager and the Controls Manager in implementing robust cost management at pre-contract and post-contract stage, estimating, forecasting, and reporting practices across a portfolio of current and future projects. The role will operate within a PMO environment and collaborate closely with the Client, PMCMs, contractors, and key stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Review material takeoffs, drawings, and plans for complex projects.
• Prepare detailed breakdowns of systems, subsystems, and work components for cost estimates.
• Analyze contract documents and modifications to identify scope elements and changes.
• Review and validate task and subtask estimates, including rates, unit costs, and quantity calculations.
• Assign material, equipment, and labor costs to estimates; obtain vendor quotations as needed.
• Maintain and update historical cost data, norms, and databases to support consistent estimating standards.
• Collect, validate, and maintain project cost data across the program.
• Perform independent analysis of project performance versus baselines, including variance analysis and forecasting.
• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of cost control systems and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Assess the cost impact of pre-contract and post-contract design and construction changes.
• Assist in establishing and monitoring budgets, commitments, expenditures, and estimates at completion (EAC).
• Prepare and issue monthly cost reports for internal and Client review.
• Review Interim Payment Applications (IPAs/IPCs) after PMCM checks, focusing on quantities, measurement rules, valuation logic, and alignment with contractual entitlements.
• Review and quantify Change Orders, variations, and claims, performing quantity take-offs, cost impact assessments, and alignment with baseline budgets.
• Update and maintain program-level cash flow forecasts.
• Develop dashboards, presentations, and analytical summaries using charts and visual tools to communicate project status.
• Participate in Client, PMCM and contractor meetings and preparing presentations as required.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and quality review of work prepared by junior cost engineers or estimators.
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency in all cost related deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal project teams, contractors, and PMCMs to ensure alignment on cost-related matters.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in cost estimating and cost control for large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction practices.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in cost control tools, estimating techniques, and EVM methodologies

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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