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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cost Engineer - Reporting to join our team! In this role, you'll have the privilege of working on the premier Infrastructure project in the Country, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons! This Program is the most Urgent infrastructure program in the country - a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark NJ and NYC.

Program background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

As a tri-venture partner with Parsons, Arcadis, and Mace (MPA) is the Delivery Partners (DP)to provide advice, leadership, and support to GDC for the development and implementation of HTP. This is a master service with task order contracts for a 15-year contract encompassing a broad range of strategic advisory services, project management, design management, construction management, stakeholder coordination, federal compliance, operations support, office administration, and related services.

What You'll Be Doing:

Develops, establishes, and maintains all aspects of the cost control effort and/or the planning/scheduling effort on one or more of the larger, more complex and demanding projects.Managing overall cost on large program, expenditure, budget, turn into monthly reports. Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex project cost problems.Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.Provides project and company management with the necessary tools for project cost control.

May lead in the:

Development of the work breakdown structure, interfacing with all affected departments.Analysis, evaluation, forecast, and reporting of schedule status against an established baselineAnalysis, evaluation, and forecast project costs and performance.Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.May lead a staff qualified to assess the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.Develops or maintains an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements.Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience) and typically 10+ years of related work experienceExperience with a Cost Control system such as eBuilder, Unifier, etc.Very good at data mgmt., good communicatorFamiliar with PMS solutionsPowerBI, Access, Excel, Table structures and from PMIS eBuilder. Kahooa, etc.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$96,400.00 - $168,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!