Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Cost Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to play a critical role in maintaining the budgets of various projects under multi-billion dollar programme .
What You'll Be Doing:
Budget Maintenance: Monitor and maintain project budgets, ensuring that all financial activities align with project goals and constraints.
Monthly Cost Reporting : Prepare and analyze monthly cost reports, incorporating data from supervision consultants and contractors. Ensure reports are accurate, comprehensive, and submitted in a timely manner.
Forecast Cashflows : Develop and prepare accurate forecast cashflows from construction programmes to support project financial planning and management.
Cost Control : Implement cost control measures to ensure projects stay within budget. Identify and address variances between actual and budgeted costs.
Budget Overrun Management : Identify potential budget overruns and liaise with clients to obtain budget uplift approvals when necessary.
Data Collection and Analysis : Collect and analyze cost data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Use this data to inform decision-making and project planning.
Stakeholder Communication : Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and provide financial insights.
Financial Reporting : Provide detailed financial reports to senior management and other stakeholders, highlighting key financial metrics and project performance.
Compliance and Standards : Ensure all financial activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Education : Bachelors degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field. A Masters degree or professional certification (e.g., CCP, MRICS) is a plus.
Experience : Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost engineering, preferably within the engineering or infrastructure sector.
Technical Skills : Proficiency in cost management software and tools and knowledge of Primavera P
- Advanced MS Excel skills.
Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Attention to Detail : High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
Team Player : Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong working relationships with colleagues.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
