Senior Cost Engineer - Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Cost Engineer to join our team! In this role, you'll have the privilege of working on the premier Infrastructure project in the Country, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons! This Program is the most Urgent infrastructure program in the country - a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark NJ and NYC.

Program background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develops, establishes, and maintains all aspects of the cost control effort and/or the planning/scheduling effort on one or more of the larger, more complex and demanding projects.

• Managing overall cost on large program, expenditure, budget, turn into monthly reports.

• Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex 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.

May lead in the:

• Development of the work breakdown structure, interfacing with all affected departments.

• Analysis, evaluation, forecast, and reporting of schedule status against an established baseline

• Analysis, evaluation, and forecast project costs and performance.

• Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.

• Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.

• Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.

• May lead a staff qualified to assess the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.

• Develops or maintains an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.

• Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience) and typically 10-20+ years of related work experience

• Experience with a Cost Control system such as eBuilder, Unifier, etc.

• Very good at data mgmt., good communicator

• Familiar with PMS solutions

• PowerBI, Access, Excel, Table structures and from PMIS eBuilder. Kahooa, etc.

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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

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—APPLY TODAY!

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