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Job Description:
Ready to put your project controls expertise to work on multiple projects that will change the fabric of our community? Would you enjoy being involved on a wide variety of projects and task orders? Parsons is now hiring a Senior Project Control Engineer for our Federal Business Unit and Environmental project portfolio.
Parsons extensive experience in this field combined with your advanced project and cost knowledge, will propel your career forward with the opportunity to be a part of our Project Controls team. We need our Project Control Engineers at this level to be fully qualified professionals with solid experience, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team oriented environment and who have exceptional communication, analytical and leadership skills. In this role you will develop, implement, and maintain cost control, budgets and forecasts for multiple projects. You will be utilizing your technical expertise, and familiarity with company policies and procedures to complete complicated tasks independently.
Responsibilities:
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Prepare reports from Costpoint, CER system, Project Controls dashboard or CFT
Update of percent complete information into Parsons’ systems including Costpoint
Update of forecasts into Parsons’ systems including Costpoint
Review and coordination of procurement requisitions, to include cost coding and approval for project controls
Prepare independent analysis for projects and/or programs
Monthly support and review of costs, earned value
Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of coding, time card issues or other project controls-related items.
Other responsibilities may likely include:
Assisting the PCM or Project Controls team with specialized reports
Generating reports as requested from project team members
Assist PMs with job and/or program funding questions or reports
Preparation of presentations which may include charts and/or graphs to illustrate project status
Assistance with internal and external audit data and reports
Review and tracking against yearly business plans.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience) and typically 10+ years of related work experience.
Experience with cost-reimbursable contracts is strongly preferred.
Proficient PC skills including proficiency in various Project Controls software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Solid understanding of WBS and job costing
Experience with budget forecasting and tracking program/project budgets preferred
Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple items simultaneously
Must have excellent teamwork and customer (internal and external) relationship skills.
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!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.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
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Typically 10+ years of related work experience
- Proficient PC skills including proficiency in various Project Controls software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Solid understanding of WBS and job costing
- Experience with cost-reimbursable contracts
- Experience with budget forecasting and tracking program/project budgets
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple items simultaneously
- Excellent teamwork and internal/external customer relationship skills
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.
