Senior Cost Engineer – Infrastructure Program Lead

Parsons; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to join our team for a premier infrastructure program in the United States. The role focuses on cost control, budgeting, and forecasting for a large rail investments project between Newark, NJ and New York City, ensuring schedule and cost integrity across the program.

Responsibilities include leading cost control activities, data reporting, and interface with clients while guiding cost management best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management (or equivalent) with 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience with cost control systems such as eBuilder, Unifier, etc.
• Strong data management and communication skills.
• Familiar with PMS solutions and PMIS tools like eBuilder/Unifier.

Responsibilities

• Develops, establishes, and maintains all aspects of the cost control effort and/or the planning/scheduling effort on large, complex projects.
• Manages overall cost on large programs, expenditures, budgets, and monthly reporting.
• Provides guidance and specialized assistance for resolution of difficult project cost problems.
• Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.
• Provides project and company management with the necessary tools for project cost control.

Skills

Data management

Communication

Cost control

PMS solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

PowerBI

Access

Excel

PMIS eBuilder

Unifier

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to join our team for a premier infrastructure program in the United States. The role focuses on cost control, budgeting, and forecasting for a large rail investments project between Newark, NJ and New York City, ensuring schedule and cost integrity across the program.

Responsibilities include leading cost control activities, data reporting, and interface with clients while guiding cost management best practices.