Cost Section Manager

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cost Section Manager to join our team! What You'll Be Doing: Lead and manage the Cost Management team across multiple project packages. Develop and implement cost control procedures, processes, and best practices to ensure effective project cost management. Develop and maintain project budgets, and cash flow forecasts throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor project budgets and provide monthly cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses. Track and report project costs against approved budgets, including committed costs, incurred costs, actual/paid costs, forecasts, and final/out-turn costs. Review, validate, and verify all commercial and financial performance aspects of the project, including assessment of contractor claims, cost benchmarking, forecast accuracy, and overall financial performance Conduct risk analysis and advise on cost implications of the project changes Evaluate contractor claims, variations, change orders, and payment applications. Support procurement strategy, contract packaging, and commercial negotiations. Establish and maintain cost databases, benchmarking data, and historical cost records. Ensure compliance with POMI, NRM, CESMM, CSI, Uniclass, and other applicable measurement standards. Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, project controls, procurement, and other stakeholders to ensure effective cost control. Prepare final accounts and support project closeout activities.

Desired Candidate Profile

What Required Skills You'll Bring: Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Typically 18+ years of experience in cost management within a large developer, PMC, or international engineering consultancy. Minimum 10 years of experience leading a Cost Management or Quantity Surveying team. Extensive experience in pre-contract and post-contract cost management. Proven experience in budget management, forecasting, and cash flow reporting. Strong knowledge of Cost Optimization, Benchmarking, and Cost Reporting. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Working knowledge of cost management software and reporting tools such as PMWeb, Power BI, Primavera, or equivalent platforms. What Desired Skills You'll Bring: Cost Control Systems and procedures Budget Control Cost management Quantity Surveying Cost Reporting & Forecasting Claims & Variations Evaluation Cash Flow Management Cost Optimization & Savings Initiatives Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills