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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cost Engineer to join our team! In this role The Cost Engineer is Responsible for coordination of estimates to assure quality control and timely completion of indirect and direct cost estimates of all bid and negotiated projects. Oversees the use and maintenance of change management logs..
What You'll Be Doing:
- Works under direction of the Cost Control Manager to support the planning, coordination, and evaluation of the project financial and status reports, and presentations.
Communicates promptly and effectively to requests for response, research and information, gathers answer through communications with department staff.
Responsible and accountable for tracking the approved contract budgets and for issuing appropriate progress reports as required.
Reviews monthly cost reports generated by the contractor and reconciles with current contractual documents
Reviews funding availability and validates funding of change orders, supplemental agreements, and work orders.
Assists on a continual basis in the analyses and appraisals of contract costs. - Reviews cost proposals from contractor to verify basis of estimated cost, including pricing structure, level of effort, material pricing, and associated direct/indirect costs.
Tracks project budgets including allowances, schedule of values, owner and contractor contingency funds. Facilitates paperwork for proper transfer of funding items as required by the contract type.
Other tasks as may be assigned.
What Required Skills You'll Bring: - Develops, implements, and maintains change management control logs for use by Resident Engineers, Assistant Resident Engineers, Project Engineers, and Office Engineers.
Assist Area Construction Managers, Resident Engineers, Schedulers and Estimators in the evaluating contractor change notice documentation.
Assist Area Construction Managers, Resident Engineers, Assistant Resident Engineers, as requested, in the negotiation of contract changes.
Coordinate with and assist Senior Scheduler in the development of Master Schedules.
Participate in constructability reviews as directed.
Participate in the preparation of cost estimates as requested to support the evaluation of construction changes.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Manages Construction contract budget documents
- EDUCATION University degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience
CERTIFICATION / TRAINING Cost control certifications, such as CCP, are a plus.
EXPERIENCE Entry level – College degree or 4 years' experience.
Advanced - Minimum of ten (10) years of related Project Controls or Cost Controls experience
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Corporate team.For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- University degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of ten (10) years of related Project Controls or Cost Controls experience (advanced)
- College degree or 4 years' related experience (entry-level qualification)
- Cost control certification (e.g., CCP)
- Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining change management/control logs
- Experience tracking project budgets, allowances, contingencies, and contract budget documents
- Experience reviewing contractor cost proposals, monthly cost reports, and reconciling with contract documents
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
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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.








