ParsonsKellogg ยท 1 month ago
Cost Engineer - Rail and Transit
US - NJ, Newark
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$101K/yr - $177K/yr
10+ years expParsonsKellogg is a leader in critical infrastructure, and they are seeking a Cost Engineer to join their team for the Gateway Program, which aims to enhance rail services between Newark and New York City. The role involves managing cost control efforts and providing guidance on complex project cost problems while collaborating with clients and project management.
AdvertisingMarketing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience) and typically 10+ years of related work experience
Experience with a Cost Control system such as eBuilder, Unifier, etc
Very good at data management, good communicator
Familiar with PMS solutions
PowerBI, Access, Excel, Table structures and from PMIS eBuilder. Kahooa, etc
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
Company
ParsonsKellogg
ParsonsKellogg has stood apart in the $20 billion promotional products industry.
51-200 employees
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