Senior Cost Engineer - Civil Infrastructure Project Controls

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

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.