Principal Project Controls Specialist (Part-Time)

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Control Specialist to join our team! In this role you will be developing, establishing and maintaining 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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.

• Interface with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.

• Provide 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 10+ years of related work experience.

• Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field. Proficient PC skills including proficiency in various Project Controls software and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must have potential to perform in a lead capacity, as well as familiarity with industry practices.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

We’re driving the future of the national security 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: 

$46.35 - $81.11

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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