Senior Project Control Specialist

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Riyadh
R161308
Project Controls
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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an amazingly talented Senior Project Control Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to develop, implement, and maintain cost control, and/or provide planning function on one or more major projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Support the project management in developing the baseline budget (resource/revenue/cost) with appropriate WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) interfacing with various disciplines and in coordination with the Project Manager and Scheduler.

  • Analyze, evaluate, forecast, and report cost status against the established baseline in collaboration with the planning team.

  • Prepares/updates various weekly and monthly cost tracking reports.

  • Work closely with project teams to establish monthly and quarterly resource, revenue, and cost projections for projects.

  • Performs variance analysis against the baseline projections and follows up on the initiatives and recommended corrective actions and reports to management.

  • Utilizes historical data and trends for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.

  • Monitors, tracks and reports on KPIs like projects revenue, costs, billings, collections progress and performs Earned Value Analysis, Net Assets Value etc. Participate in the monthly & quarterly reviews and support the project team in explaining the variances and justifications.

  • Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex cost control problem.

  • Supports the Project Director in reviewing and finalizing the business plan.

  • Customizes project control systems reports to meet specific project requirements.

  • May interface with clients, attend regular meetings, and provide statistical reports.

  • Coordinating with other Departments to ensure that all costs are properly charged on jobs and project cost control person has full visibility.

  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, accounting, finance or related field from an accredited university/ institution is required.

  • Minimum 7 to 10 years of related work experience in projects controls, invoice review, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting of mega engineering construction or entertainment construction project is required.

  • Excellent written and oral communications skills in English is required.

  • Proficient PC skills in MS Office (Advance Excel skills) & Power BI is required.

  • Proven ability and leadership skills to perform in a management capacity.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Professional degrees like CA, CPA, CIMA or ACCA is highly desirable.

  • A track record with PMC and Main Contractors would be a suitable background.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of industry practices and standards.

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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