Senior Cost Estimation Engineer

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R161588
Project Controls
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Cost Estimation Engineer to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Contribute to creating and implementing best practices, cost estimating vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
  • Make accurate project cost estimates (from Class 5 to Class 1 estimate levels).
  • Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience of directing cost estimating, control and analysis,
  • Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria and system set-up for all project controls activities.
  • Statistical knowledge in the areas of sampling distributions, probability, and hypothesis testing. Knowledge in supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present cost engineering and cost estimating products. This includes Estimating / products independently with minimal supervision using a high level of professional judgment and knowledge related to technical and engineering design and construction practices.
  • Working knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up / set up work processes.
  • Expertise must have been gained from working for reputed firms.
  • Must have led large Estimating Section with top international firms and on prestigious projects.
  • Demonstrated skill in mgmt., supervisory, and personnel administrative functions.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s in quantity surveying, engineering or cost engineering from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 18 years’ experience in Estimating / project controls on large projects.
  • Preferably certified in CEP or MCIOB or MCIArab.
  • Excellent Arabic / English verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio & Databases).
  • Experience in:
  • Estimate preparation.
  • Estimate Review.
  • Estimate Planning.
  • Cost planning
  • Contingency and risk analysis.
  • Developing budget requests, cash flow forecasts, & WC analysis
  • Expert knowledge of Estimating & Cost Management processes & Systems.
  • Knowledge of:
  • AACE Estimate Classifications.
  • Planning/Scheduling.
  • Validation of input data.
  • Consolidation of estimate reports from multiple projects.
  • Technical and practical comprehension of health care field and General.
  • Business Technique.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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