Cost Engineer - Rail and Transit

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!  At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.  Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cost Engineer - Reporting 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.