Project Billing Specialist

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Job Description:
Do you want to be part of a great team working on some of the world 's
greatest engineering and construction projects with the latest software?
Parsons is currently seeking a project control engineer/specialist to
contribute expertise in project controls, scheduling, and earned value
management. At this level, the Project Control Engineer/Specialist has
sufficient training, technical expertise to work mostly independently on
assigned projects. Some rotational experience may be through the Estimating,
Cost Engineering, and Planning/Scheduling cost centers.

Cost Engineering:
Develops and maintains the cost control portion of the Parsons Integrated
Control System (PICS) to provide project management, as well as the department
and Company management, with the necessary tools for project cost control.
May participate in the development of the work breakdown structure,
interfacing with Procurement, Engineering, and Finance Departments.
Prepares and processes input to the cost control system for all cost reports.
Prepares graphs, diagrams, and other exhibits to illustrate cost status and
forecast requirements for Project Management and client.
Performs analytical review and arithmetic checks of cost reporting
documentation.

Planning and Scheduling:
Implements and maintains the Planning/Scheduling portion of PICS. Understands
and applies engineering, procurement, and construction terminology, concepts,
and relationships. Develops and maintains critical path logic networks and bar
charts utilizing this information.
Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts current status against an established
baseline schedule. Assesses the impact(s) of design or construction changes
and schedule slippages. Reports schedule status to all levels of project and
Company management as well as to the Client.
Provides computer input and performs analytical review of reports generated.
Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for
use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting. May
provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to others in the
resolution of project control problems. Performs other responsibilities
associated with this position as may be appropriate. Must work with project
managers and project controls manager in the areas of planning and scheduling.
Must understand and interpret contract specifications to accordingly prepare
and review construction schedules. Must collect and report on project
schedules identifying and assisting in analysis of project schedule variances
and assist in the development of corrective action.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field)
as well as ‎3+ years of related work experience, or equivalent work experience
required
Assignments require the working knowledge of various software used in the
Project Controls Department, such as Excel, Primavera, and Document and
Materials Controls System (DMCS).