Senior Cost Analyst

Parsons; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

ESOP

401(k)

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to join our Owner’s Advisor team supporting the METC Recapitalization Program at Joint Base San Antonio–Fort Sam Houston. You will manage risk, validate pricing, and develop detailed cost estimates across design, procurement, construction, and closeout.

Responsibilities include independent GMP review, cost benchmarks, and communicating findings to senior Government leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, quantity surveying, finance, business, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible estimating, cost engineering, commercial management, or construction cost-control experience.
• Experience developing or independently reviewing GMPs, design-build pricing, open-book estimates, subcontractor bid packages, and major construction change proposals.
• Ability to analyze contingency, escalation, allowances, general conditions, fee, procurement risk, and cost uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owner’s Advisor’s independent commercial and cost-management resource for the METC program.
• Provide validation of design-builder pricing, GMP development, contingency, escalation, allowances, change exposure, and risks.
• Develop and maintain independent cost estimates and benchmarks for GMP formation.
• Perform open-book review of GMP submissions, bids, quotations, labor, equipment, and allowances.
• Evaluate factory-to-site costs including fabrication, transportation, site work, and interface costs.
• Maintain an independent estimate-at-completion and forecast variance.

Skills

GMP pricing analysis

Cost estimation

Contingency analysis

Communication with Government leaders

DoD/USACE familiarity

Independent estimation validation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

RSMeans

MCACES/MII

Primavera P6

Kahua

PMIS platforms

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 seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to join our Owner’s Advisor team supporting the Medical Enlisted Training Campus (METC) Recapitalization Program at Joint Base San Antonio–Fort Sam Houston. This mission-critical initiative will deliver five modern dormitory facilities for up to 6,000 joint-service medical students and the associated infrastructure.

Working alongside government leaders, military stakeholders, designers, and contractors, you will help manage risk, protect the government’s interests, and support the successful delivery of a high-profile Progressive Design-Build program. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark campus, advance innovative delivery methods, and help shape the future of large-scale Air Force infrastructure programs.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serves as the Owner’s Advisor’s independent commercial and cost-management resource for the METC program.
• This position provides AFCEC with decision-grade validation of design-builder pricing, GMP development, contingency, escalation, allowances, change exposure, and commercial risk throughout design, procurement, modular fabrication, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain independent cost estimates and benchmarks to validate Design-Builder pricing throughout design development and GMP formation.
• Perform detailed, open-book review of GMP submissions, including subcontractor bids, supplier quotations, labor, equipment, material, general conditions, fee, allowances, escalation, contingency, and other commercial assumptions.
• Evaluate the complete factory-to-site cost chain, including module fabrication, transportation, storage, staging, craning, installation, field connections, site work, utilities, temporary facilities, and other interface costs to identify scope gaps or duplication.
• Assess design, construction, market, procurement, logistics, schedule, and commercial risks and evaluate whether proposed contingencies are appropriately quantified, allocated, and retired as uncertainty decreases.
• Maintain an independent estimate-at-completion and identify emerging cost trends, potential overruns, contingency drawdown, escalation exposure, and forecast variance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, quantity surveying, finance, business, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible estimating, cost engineering, commercial management, or construction cost-control experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing or independently reviewing GMPs, design-build pricing, open-book estimates, subcontractor bid packages, and major construction change proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze contingency, escalation, allowances, general conditions, fee, procurement risk, and cost uncertainty.
• Ability to independently challenge contractor assumptions and communicate findings clearly to senior Government and program leadership.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to JBSA Fort Sam Houston.
• Ability to communicate effectively, maintain accurate records, collaborate across disciplines, and handle project information in approved systems.
• Ability to maintain a one team mentality amongst all stakeholders.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience supporting DoD, USACE, AFCEC, GSA, DOE, or other federal owner organizations.
• Experience with modular, volumetric, prefabricated, or DfMA-based construction.
• Familiarity with RSMeans, MCACES/MII, Primavera P6, Kahua or comparable PMIS platforms, and construction cost databases.
• Experience supporting accelerated design-build programs where GMP development occurs concurrently with design advancement and early procurement.

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

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! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—

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