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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an ambitious Project Controls Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to participate in the delivery of leading-edge infrastructure projects, working closely with the project managers by implementing efficient project control practices.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assist with the development and management of the cost control systems to provide project and company management with accurate financial information.

• Facilitates the development of the work breakdown structure (WBS), interfacing with Procurement, Engineering, and Finance Departments as needed.

• Perform some independent analysis of data stored in the project management and cost control systems.

• Creates presentations using graphs, diagrams, and other exhibits to illustrate cost status.

• Implement and maintain Project Planning and Scheduling.

• Understand and apply engineering, procurement, and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships.

• Develop and maintain less complex critical path logic networks and bar charts utilizing this information.

• Analyze, evaluate, and forecast current status against an established baseline schedule.

• Assess the impact(s) of design or construction changes and schedule slippages.

• Report schedule status to all levels of project and Company management as well as to the Client.

• Implement and maintain an Earned Value Management System on projects.

• Analyze cost and schedule performance indicators (CPI and SPI).

• Prepare and maintains project forecasts and status updates.

• Provide assessment with corrective action recommendations to management.

• Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to others in the resolution of project control problems.

• Perform other project specific functions and responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 3+ years of relevant work experience.

• Proficiency in P6, MS Project, Critical Path Methodology (CPM).

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems, specifically with CPI, SPI, and S-Curves metrics.

• Knowledge of Cost and Schedule Management principles.

• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with stakeholders.

• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.

• Familiarity with Power BI reporting an asset

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: $29.66 - $53.70

 

This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.

 

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 health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

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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