Project Controls - Central California

Parsons Corporation•Bakersfield, CA

1d•$74,800 - $130,900•Hybrid

About The Position

At Parsons, we’re helping shape the future of infrastructure, transportation, and critical capital programs through innovative engineering, technical services, and project management solutions. As investment in essential infrastructure continues to grow, our teams are leading complex, high-impact programs that make a lasting difference in communities across the region. It’s an exciting time to join a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace that values innovation, excellence, and long-term career growth. We’re seeking Project Controls Specialists with strong expertise in cost and scheduling management to join our expanding team. This is a highly critical skill set in today’s market, offering the opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-visibility engineering and construction programs with confidence and precision. If you enjoy transforming complex project data into clear, actionable insights, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to successful program delivery, this is an outstanding opportunity to build lasting career momentum. These opportunities will be supporting PG&E in Central California (Fresno, Bakersfield, Stockton), providing the chance to work alongside a hallmark client on impactful, high-visibility programs. Candidates are required to be located within 60 miles of these locations — any business travel expenses incurred will be reimbursed, including mileage.

Requirements

Significant hands-on experience in project controls, with a strong emphasis on scheduling and cost management
Experience supporting large, complex engineering or construction programs
Strong proficiency in Primavera P6
Experience integrating schedule and cost data to provide a complete view of project performance
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively
The ability to work collaboratively across teams, functions, and locations in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Typically 5+ years of related experience in project controls, cost management, and scheduling

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules, primarily using Primavera P6
Establish and monitor cost control baselines and budgets for complex projects
Perform earned value analysis, variance analysis, and forecasting for both cost and schedule performance
Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and performance updates for internal leadership and client stakeholders
Partner with project managers, discipline leads, and finance teams to align scope, schedule, and budget
Support risk identification, mitigation planning, and what-if schedule/cost analysis
Assist with change management, including evaluation of change orders and analysis of schedule and cost impacts
Contribute to claims support and time-impact analyses as needed