Project Control Engineer/Specialist, Senior

Founded in 1944, Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical, and management services firm. Our revenues in 2014 were $3.1 billion. We are 100% owned by our Employee Stock Ownership Trust.

* Develops and maintains the cost control portion of the Parsons Integrated Control System \(PICS\) to provide project management, as well as the department and Company management, with the necessary tools for project cost control\. * May participate in the development of the work breakdown structure, interfacing with Procurement, Engineering, and Finance Departments\. * Prepares and processes input to the cost control system for all cost reports\. * Prepares graphs, diagrams, and other exhibits to illustrate cost status and forecast requirements for Project Management and client\. * Performs analytical review and checks of cost reporting documentation\. * Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems\. * Interface regularly with clients, attend meetings, and give statistical reports\. * Establishes baseline schedules\. Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts current status against baseline schedules\. Assesses the impact\(s\) of design or construction changes and schedule slippages\. Reports status of schedule to appropriate project and Company management, as well to the client\.Understands and applies engineering, procurement, and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships\. Develops and maintains critical path logic networks and bar charts utilizing this information\. * Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements\. * Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting\.

* 4\-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management \(or related field\) * 5 \- 10 years of related planning/scheduling experience to include basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field; prefer * 2 – 5 years in construction/project or program management * Proficiency in various software used in the Project Controls Department, such as Excel, Primavera, and Document Controls Systems\. Access a plus\. * Strong cost reporting skills and techniques\. * Prefer 3 years working experience in P6 * Experience to “work live” in front of client using P6 developing and updating schedules, and maintaining baselines\. * Experience to include leading scheduling discussions