Jobs in Ottawa, South Africa

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work closely with a project team to assist with the management of multiple contracts.

• Management of multiple contract databases and tracking detailed project costs.
• Assisting with forecasting, project billing and revenue recognition.
• Coordinating with clients, other client-side consultants, and internal staff to complete routine and isolated tasks.
• Carry out annual cost savings analysis, change orders, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
• Assists with the development and management of the cost control systems to provide project and company management with accurate financial information. Facilitates the development of the work breakdown structure (WBS), interfacing with Procurement, Engineering, and Finance Departments as needed.
• Performs some independent analysis of data stored in the project management and cost control systems. Creates presentations using graphs, diagrams, and other exhibits to illustrate cost status.

• Implements and maintains Project Planning and Scheduling.
• Understands and applies engineering, procurement, and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships.
• Develops and maintains less complex critical path logic networks and bar charts utilizing this information.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts current status against an established baseline schedule.
• Assesses the impact(s) of design or construction changes and schedule slippages.
• Reports schedule status to all levels of project and Company management as well as to the Client.

• Implements and maintains an Earned Value Management System on the project.
• Analyzes cost and schedule performance indicators (CPI and SPI).
• Prepares and maintains project forecasts and status updates.
• Provides assessment with corrective action recommendations to management.

• Fulfill project manager requests for changes on new and existing sites.
• May provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to others in the resolution of project control problems.
• Performs other functions associated with this position as appropriate.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Mathematics or related field (or equivalent experience) and typically 3+ years of related work experience.
• Proficient project controls skills including a working knowledge of various Project Controls software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Able to work independently
• Basic financial acumen
• Problem solving
• Willingness to work with a diverse team
• Ability to multitask
• Knowledge of Power BI
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

This position is part of our Corporate team. 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.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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