Senior Cost Engineer

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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 a multi-billion dollar programme.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Budget Maintenance: Monitor and maintain project budgets, ensuring that all financial activities align with project goals and constraints.
2. 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.
3. Forecast Cashflows: Develop and prepare accurate forecast cashflows from construction programmes to support project financial planning and management.
4. Cost Control: Implement cost control measures to ensure projects stay within budget. Identify and address variances between actual and budgeted costs.
5. Budget Overrun Management: Identify potential budget overruns and liaise with clients to obtain budget uplift approvals when necessary.
6. 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.
7. Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and provide financial insights.
8. Financial Reporting: Provide detailed financial reports to senior management and other stakeholders, highlighting key financial metrics and project performance.
9. Compliance and Standards: Ensure all financial activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CCP, MRICS) is a plus.
2. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost engineering, preferably within the engineering or infrastructure sector.
3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in cost management software and tools and knowledge of Primavera P6. Advanced MS Excel skills.
4. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
5. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
6. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
7. 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.