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Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

Cost Engineer

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USA$74.8k - $130.9kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in Engineering or Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Cost control certifications, such as CCP, are a plus.
  • For the entry-level classification, a college degree or four years of experience is specified.
  • For the advanced classification, a minimum of five years of related Project Controls or Cost Controls experience is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate estimates to assure quality control and timely completion of indirect and direct cost estimates for bid and negotiated projects.
  • Oversee the use and maintenance of change management logs.
  • Work under the direction of the Cost Control Manager to support planning, coordination, and evaluation of project financial and status reports and presentations.
  • Respond promptly and effectively to requests for responses, research, and information, gathering answers through communication with department staff.
  • Track approved contract budgets and issue progress reports as required.
  • Review monthly cost reports generated by the contractor and reconcile them with current contractual documents.
  • Review funding availability and validate funding for change orders, supplemental agreements, and work orders.
  • Assist on an ongoing basis with analyses and appraisals of contract costs.
  • Review contractor cost proposals to verify the basis of estimated costs, including pricing structure, level of effort, material pricing, and associated direct and indirect costs.
  • Track project budgets, including allowances, schedule of values, and owner and contractor contingency funds; facilitate paperwork for proper transfer of funding items as required by the contract type.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain change management control logs for Resident Engineers, Assistant Resident Engineers, Project Engineers, and Office Engineers.
  • Assist Area Construction Managers, Resident Engineers, Schedulers, and Estimators in evaluating contractor change notice documentation.
  • Assist Area Construction Managers, Resident Engineers, and Assistant Resident Engineers, as requested, in negotiating contract changes.
  • Coordinate with and assist the Senior Scheduler in developing Master Schedules.
  • Participate in constructability reviews as directed.
  • Participate in preparing cost estimates as requested to support evaluation of construction changes.
  • Manage construction contract budget documents.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Cost control certifications, such as CCP.

About the Company

Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

Parsons provides digitally enabled solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. Its work spans government and commercial clients, offering services in systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security, along with large-scale infrastructure projects and advanced technology implementations. The company helps clients by delivering long-term, contract-based engagements that include AI readiness, data preparation for AI applications, and secure, reliable systems. A key differentiator is its breadth across diverse markets and its emphasis on rigorous systems engineering, QA, compliance, and security to ensure the integrity of critical operations while harnessing AI to improve efficiency and safety. Parsons’ goal is to solve complex security and infrastructure challenges through measurable, value-driven solutions and long-lasting partnerships with clients.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
1944

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