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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Value Engineering to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for leading and delivering Value Engineering (VE) studies across projects, driving cost optimization, performance improvement, and value enhancement through structured methodologies and stakeholder collaboration.
 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Plan, lead, and facilitate Value Engineering / Value Management workshops in accordance with SAVE International standards
• Conduct Function Analysis (FAST), cost modeling, and value assessments to identify optimization opportunities
• Review project designs, drawings, and technical submissions to identify cost-saving and performance-enhancing solutions
• Develop and present comprehensive VE reports, including recommendations and implementation plans
• Coordinate pre-study activities including data collection, stakeholder alignment, and workshop logistics
• Facilitate multidisciplinary workshops and guide teams through structured decision-making processes
• Evaluate design alternatives based on functionality, cost efficiency, and project requirements
• Track and monitor implementation of approved VE recommendations and report on realized savings
• Integrate Value Engineering activities into project planning, design, and procurement phases
• Support the development of VE frameworks, procedures, and best practices across the organization
• Mentor junior engineers and team members on Value Engineering methodologies
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery
   

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in engineering, project management, or infrastructure delivery
• Minimum 5+ years of direct experience leading Value Engineering studies on major projects
• Certified Value Specialist (CVS) – SAVE International (mandatory)
• Strong expertise in Function Analysis (FAST), cost modeling, and life-cycle costing
• Proven experience facilitating VE workshops within infrastructure, industrial, or municipal sectors
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior stakeholders and clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multicultural team environment
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Arabic is an advantage
   

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience working on large-scale projects
• Familiarity with PMC/PMO environments and project lifecycle integration
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across teams

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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