Cost Manager

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Job Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Develops, manages, and/or executes all phases of the cost management/controls effort (planning/scheduling and cost analysis). Typically manages small to medium-sized projects. The incumbent utilizes widely diversified knowledge of project controls activities and draws upon extensive experience and exposure to various types of projects and clients.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.
• Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.
• Manages a team of Cost Control Engineers/Specialists who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project costs, as well as performance against an established schedule with critical milestones.
• Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.
• Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.
• Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.
• Recommends and oversees the customization of project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
• Creates statistical reports for management on a recurring or one-of-a-kind basis.
• Participates in business development efforts by gathering and presenting a variety of background data. May be required to make informal or formal presentations.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent work experience) and 10+ years of related experience , as well as some experience in a supervisory capacity.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Requires basic engineering knowledge in Cost Control in the electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field. Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various Project Controls Software and Microsoft Office Suite. Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity, as well as thorough knowledge of industry practices is required. Incumbent must meet Parsons Project Controls Manager Certification requirements.

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