Cost Engineer (Project Control Sr)

Parsons; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

ESOP

401(k)

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Cost Engineer (Project Control Sr) to own lifecycle budget management, forecasting, and change control for large civil infrastructure projects. You will safeguard margins and ensure delivery within financial parameters.

The role requires a Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Finance degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Primavera P6, Prism, or EcoSys. This is a full-time in-office position based in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance.
• 6–10 years related working experience.
• Proficiency with project controls software (Primavera P6, Prism, EcoSys).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain budgets, cash flow projections, and cost baselines for major civil works.
• Track performance using Earned Value Management; evaluate contractor claims, change orders, and quantity take-offs.
• Collaborate with estimators to refine total cost forecasts and improve accuracy.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance

Tools

Primavera P6

Prism

EcoSys

Job description

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.

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cost Engineer (Project Control Sr) to join our team! In this role you will get to owns the lifecycle budget management, financial forecasting, and change control for heavy civil infrastructure and construction projects. This role ensures projects are delivered within financial parameters while safeguarding profit margins against complex scope changes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Budgeting & Baseline Control: Establish and maintain comprehensive project budgets, cash flow projections, and cost baselines for major civil works (e.g., transit, highways, utilities).
• Variance & Change Management: Track performance against forecasts using Earned Value Management (EVM). Evaluate complex contractor claims, change orders, and quantity take-offs.
• Estimating Alignment: Partner with estimators to analyze civil engineering plans, labor productivity rates, and material inputs to refine total cost forecasts.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance and 6-10 years related working experience
• Proficiency with industry-standard project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, Prism, or EcoSys)
• Full time/in office

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• The FTA Plus: Experience with public sector infrastructure projects and managing cost reporting tied to federal grants is highly desirable.

Security Clearance Requirement: None

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.

Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

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 medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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!