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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cost & Change Control Manager to join our team!

Position Overview

The Cost & Change Manager will take full ownership and accountability for all Cost, Change, and Trend Management activities within the Commercial function of a major Infrastructure Delivery Programme. This role requires a confident leader who can inspire a high-performing team, engage effectively with senior stakeholders, and drive the successful delivery of cost, change, and trend control objectives across a complex, multi-billion-dollar programme.

The successful candidate will combine extensive hands-on experience in cost control, change management, trend governance, planning, and risk integration with a strong construction and infrastructure background. Prior experience as a consultant or client representative on large-scale programmes is highly desirable.

Proficiency in Oracle Unifier (for both cost, change, and trend management) is essential, as is the ability to develop and implement cost, change, and trend management plans, procedures, and governance frameworks that meet client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the Cost, Change, and Trend Management team to deliver exceptional performance aligned with programme objectives and KPIs.

• Assign resources effectively in line with programme priorities, managing workloads to ensure timely and accurate delivery.

• Provide clear direction, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Cost, Change & Trend Control Execution

• Oversee the development, maintenance, and governance of the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and related control accounts, fully aligned with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

• Manage the full lifecycle of change requests — from initiation and documentation to review, approval/rejection, and implementation tracking.

• Lead trend management processes, ensuring all emerging cost and schedule trends are identified early, fully assessed, validated, and integrated into forecasts in alignment with programme governance.

• Maintain a robust trend register and ensure trends are communicated, monitored, and escalated as appropriate for timely decision-making.

• Ensure rigorous cost monitoring, reporting, and forecasting across both annual and whole-life budgets, making recommendations for budget transfers, contingency usage, and cost optimisation.

• Lead the preparation, submission, and review of annual budgets in collaboration with Planning.

Integration with Project Controls Functions

• Work closely with Planning to ensure accurate cost loading, schedule integration, and alignment of trends with schedule risk analysis.

• Provide input and cost data to Reporting for timely and accurate weekly/monthly dashboards.

• Support the Risk function in cost-related risk analysis, mitigation planning, and scenario modelling.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Chair regular Change Control Board and Trend Review meetings, ensuring transparency compliance, and efficiency in decision-making.

• Build strong working relationships with client leadership, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to maintain alignment on cost, change, and trend priorities.

• Communicate clearly and confidently with executive-level stakeholders, presenting insights in a way that supports informed decision-making.

Governance, Standards & Innovation

• Ensure all activities comply with client policies, strategies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Cost, Change, and Trend Management Plans, Procedures, and Templates.

• Promote innovation and the use of advanced tools, particularly Oracle Unifier, to enhance efficiency and transparency in cost, change, and trend processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline; post-graduate qualification (MSc, MBA) preferred.

• AACE certification (or equivalent) highly desirable.

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in cost control, change, and trend management, with significant time in a senior leadership role on large-scale construction and infrastructure programmes.

• Proven track record working on the client side, as a consultant, or in a PMCM environment for multi-billion-dollar developments.

• Strong background in infrastructure construction (roads, rail systems, utilities, energy, water, airports).

• Extensive experience in developing and executing cost, change, and trend management governance frameworks.

• Proficiency in Oracle Unifier for cost, change, and trend management; familiarity with additional tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, ACONEX, and CostX is advantageous.

• Strong understanding of project controls disciplines including planning, scheduling, and risk management.

Core Competencies

• Leadership Presence – Able to lead confidently under pressure, influence at all organizational levels, and gain stakeholder trust quickly.

• Technical Mastery – Deep, hands-on knowledge of cost estimating, budget control, forecasting, change management, and trend governance best practices.

• Analytical Thinking – Strong numerical and data analysis skills to support informed decision-making.

• Communication Excellence – Fluent in English, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.

• Results Orientation – Focused on delivering measurable performance improvements and ensuring cost, change, and trend control add value to the overall programme.

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