Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Cost Control Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to develop, manage, and/or execute all phases of the project cost controls effort. Leads a team of cost engineers/accountants performing internal budget control and cost forecasting, among other cost management functions.

What You'll Be Doing:

Set up baseline budget (resource/revenue/cost) with appropriate WBS (Work Breakdown Structure), interfacing with various disciplines and in coordination with the Project Manager and Scheduler.
Analyze, evaluate, forecast and report cost status against the established baseline in collaboration with the planning team
Prepares/updates various weekly and monthly cost tracking reports
Establishes resource, revenue and cost projections for projects in coordination with project teams
Performs variance analysis against the baseline projections and initiates/recommends corrective actions
Utilizes historical data and trends for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting
Monitors and tracks project progress and performs Earned Value Analysis
Participate in the monthly & quarterly reviews and support the project team to explain the variances, justifications
Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex cost control problem
Supports the Project Director in reviewing and finalizing the business plan
Completes performance reviews for direct reports and provides personnel development
Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements
May interface with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports
Coordinates with Corporate Project Control/Legal/Finance/Commercial teams as appropriate to fulfill above responsibilities and resolve the issues related to:
- Financial matters
- Procurement of Subconsultants or vendors
- Prime Contracts with Clients
- Subconsultants Contracts
- Taxation
Establishing the best practices for budget/forecasting and cost controls and implementing at project level
Coordinating with other Departments to ensure that all costs are properly charged on jobs and project cost control person has full visibility
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor of Commerce/Finance/Engineering
Minimum of 15+ years of experience within Engineering consultancy
Excel Advanced knowledge
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