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Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

Project Controls Specialist

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLas Vegas, NV, USA$103.5k - $181.1kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • At least 10 years of related work experience.
  • Basic understanding of project controls, cost management, estimating, planning, scheduling, or construction management principles.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to review numerical information and perform accurate cost and schedule calculations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to organize, maintain, and analyze project data and supporting documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality control.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate information across multiple project disciplines.
  • Ability to prepare clear and professional reports, graphs, charts, and project controls exhibits.
  • Ability to prioritize assignments, meet established deadlines, and work effectively in a team-oriented project environment.
  • Willingness and ability to learn company and client project controls policies, procedures, systems, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Support project controls activities for assigned engineering, procurement, and construction projects under the direction of experienced project controls staff.
  • Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of project cost control systems, processes, and reports.
  • Coordinate with project teams and affected departments to collect, validate, and maintain accurate cost, schedule, and progress information.
  • Perform arithmetic and quality checks of cost reports, forecasts, supporting documentation, and project controls data.
  • Assist in monitoring project performance and identifying cost, schedule, or progress variances for review by senior project controls personnel.
  • Maintain organized and accurate project controls records and supporting documentation in accordance with established procedures.
  • Support subcontractor procurement and cost input.
  • Gain broader project controls experience through assignments or rotations involving Cost Engineering, Planning/Scheduling, and Estimating, while performing other responsibilities appropriate to the position.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous internship or professional experience supporting engineering, construction, infrastructure, or capital improvement projects.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis.
  • Understanding of project budgets, commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and cost variances.
  • Ability to identify trends or inconsistencies in project data and communicate findings to senior project controls personnel.

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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