Principal Project Controls Engineer/Specialist

Role Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Project Controls Engineer/Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to develop, establish, and maintain 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.

• Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.
• Interface with clients, attend regular meetings, and provide statistical reports.
• Provide project and company management with the necessary tools for project cost control.
• Development of the work breakdown structure, interfacing with all affected departments.
• Analysis, evaluation, forecast, and reporting of schedule status against an established baseline.
• Analysis, evaluation, and forecast project costs and performance.
• Coordinate staffing requirements, assign and supervise project work activities, and train personnel.
• Complete performance reviews and provide personnel development for the assigned employees.
• Accumulate and access 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.
• Develop or maintain an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keep project and company management fully informed.
• Customize project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of related work experience.
• Basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field.
• Proficient PC skills including proficiency in various Project Controls software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have potential to perform in a lead capacity, as well as familiarity with industry practices.
• US Person.

Requirements

• Security Clearance Requirement: None.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Holidays to fit your busy lifestyle.

Company Description

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.