Project Controls - Bay Area

Parsons Corporation; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

ESOP

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Parsons is seeking Project Controls Specialists to join our Bay Area team, focusing on cost and scheduling management for multi-phase engineering and construction programs. You will drive performance through detailed scheduling, cost baselines, and earned value analysis, collaborating across disciplines and locations.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on project controls experience, strong Primavera P6 skills, and the ability to present complex data clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience in project controls, cost management, and scheduling.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules, primarily using Primavera P6.
• Establish and monitor cost control baselines and budgets for complex projects.
• Perform earned value analysis, variance analysis, and forecasting for both cost and schedule performance.
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and performance updates for internal leadership and client stakeholders.
• Partner with project managers, discipline leads, and finance teams to align scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support risk identification, mitigation planning, and what-if schedule/cost analysis.
• Assist with change management, including evaluation of change orders and analysis of schedule and cost impacts.
• Contribute to claims support and time-impact analyses as needed.]
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Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost management

Earned value analysis

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

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:

At Parsons, we’re helping shape the future of infrastructure, transportation, and critical capital programs through innovative engineering, technical services, and project management solutions. As investment in essential infrastructure continues to grow, our teams are leading complex, high-impact programs that make a lasting difference in communities across the region. It’s an exciting time to join a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace that values innovation, excellence, and long-term career growth.

We’re seeking Project Controls Specialists with strong expertise in cost and scheduling management to join our expanding team. This is a highly critical skill set in today’s market, offering the opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-visibility engineering and construction programs with confidence and precision. If you enjoy transforming complex project data into clear, actionable insights, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to successful program delivery, this is an outstanding opportunity to build lasting career momentum.

These opportunities will be supporting PG&E in the Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, concord), providing the chance to work alongside a hallmark client on impactful, high-visibility programs. Candidates are required to be located within 60 miles of these locations — any business travel expenses incurred will be reimbursed, including mileage.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the project controls team, you will help drive project performance by providing strong cost and schedule oversight across multi-phase programs. In this role, you will:

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules, primarily using Primavera P6
• Establish and monitor cost control baselines and budgets for complex projects
• Perform earned value analysis, variance analysis, and forecasting for both cost and schedule performance
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and performance updates for internal leadership and client stakeholders
• Partner with project managers, discipline leads, and finance teams to align scope, schedule, and budget
• Support risk identification, mitigation planning, and what-if schedule/cost analysis
• Assist with change management, including evaluation of change orders and analysis of schedule and cost impacts
• Contribute to claims support and time-impact analyses as needed

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in candidates who bring a strong foundation in project controls and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. Ideal candidates will have:

• Significant hands‑on experience in project controls, with a strong emphasis on scheduling and cost management
• Experience supporting large, complex engineering or construction programs
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6
• Experience integrating schedule and cost data to provide a complete view of project performance
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams, functions, and locations in a fast‑paced environment

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Typically 5+ years of related experience in project controls, cost management, and scheduling

Security Clearance Requirement

NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00We 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! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—