Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Senior Project Cost Control Manager
Lead cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and Earned Value analysis for projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Parsons is seeking a Senior Project Cost Control Manager to develop, manage, and execute all phases of project cost controls. The role leads a team of cost engineers and accountants in internal budget control, cost forecasting, and other cost management functions. • Set up baseline budget and WBS in coordination with the Project Manager and Scheduler. • Analyze, forecast, and report cost status against the baseline with the planning team. • Prepare and update weekly and monthly cost tracking reports. • Establish resource, revenue, and cost projections for projects. • Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions. • Leverage historical data to inform future planning and forecasting. • Monitor project progress and conduct Earned Value Analysis. • Participate in monthly and quarterly reviews, explaining variances and justifications. • Provide guidance on complex cost control issues and support resolution. • Assist the Project Director in reviewing and finalizing the business plan. • Conduct performance reviews and develop personnel for direct reports. • Customize project control systems to meet project-specific requirements. • Interface with clients, attend meetings, and deliver statistical reports. • Coordinate with Corporate Project Control, Legal, Finance, and Commercial teams on financial, procurement, contract, and tax matters. • Establish and implement best practices for budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls at the project level. • Ensure all costs are properly charged by collaborating with other departments.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸budget setup
- ▸cost forecasting
- ▸variance analysis
- ▸earned value
- ▸client interface
- ▸project controls
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or Engineering. • Minimum 15+ years of experience in engineering consultancy. • Advanced proficiency in Excel. • Strong stakeholder management skills.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor’s
- ▸15+ years
- ▸excel
- ▸stakeholder management
- ▸engineering
Work Environment
Office Full-Time