Cost Engineer (Project Control Sr)
Parsons Corporation•Austin, TX
•$74,800 - $130,900•Onsite
About The Position
Parsons is seeking a Cost Engineer (Project Control Sr) for its Corporate team. The role owns lifecycle budget management, financial forecasting, and change control for heavy civil infrastructure and construction projects. It helps ensure projects are delivered within financial parameters while safeguarding profit margins against complex scope changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance.
- 6–10 years of related working experience.
- Proficiency with industry-standard project controls software such as Primavera P6, Prism, or EcoSys.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with public sector infrastructure projects.
- Experience managing cost reporting tied to federal grants.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain project budgets, cash flow projections, and cost baselines for major civil works such as transit, highways, and utilities.
- Track performance against forecasts using Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Evaluate complex contractor claims, change orders, and quantity take-offs.
- Partner with estimators to analyze civil engineering plans, labor productivity rates, and material inputs to refine total cost forecasts.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
