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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Cost Control Manager to support the Senior Cost Manager and the Controls Manager in implementing robust cost management, 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 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.
- 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 meetings and 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.
- 15+ 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
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 15+ 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 Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
