Planner-Project Control Engineer/Specialist, Senior
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Project Controls Engineer-Planner/Scheduler-Anaheim, California
Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering, construction, technical, and management services firm with revenues of $2.7 billion in 2010, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver design/design-build, program/construction management, professional services, and innovative alternative delivery solutions to private industrial customers worldwide as well as to federal, regional, and local government agencies. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, environmental, and defense/security. Currently, more than 10,500 Parsons' employees are engaged in more than 4,500 projects in 50 states and 24 countries. These dedicated workers speak 72 languages collectively, and hold more than 7,900 college degrees and professional registrations. Parsons' employees continue to go anywhere in the world, meet every technical and management challenge, and persevere until the job is done.
The Planner/Scheduler will develop, implement, and maintain cost control, and/or provides centralized planning/scheduling function on one or more larger projects. The Project Control Engineer/Specialist at this level is a fully qualified professional with solid experience, technical expertise, and familiarity with company policies and procedures to complete complicated tasks independently. Assignments require the use of a personal computer and a proficiency in using various Project Controls software such as Excel, Primavera, and Document and Materials Controls System (DMCS).
Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems. May interface with clients, attend regular meetings, and give statistical reports.
Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts current status against an established baseline schedule. Assesses the impact(s) of design or construction changes and schedule slippages. Reports status of schedule to appropriate project and Company management as well to the client.
Understands and applies engineering, procurement, and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships. Develops and maintains critical path logic networks and bar charts utilizing this information.
Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.
May supervise one or more lower-level Project Control Engineer/Specialists and/or support personnel. Provides input to Chief or Principal Project Control Engineer/Specialist regarding staffing requirements. May provide input for performance review of subordinates.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications: Plan, coordinate and execute jobs up to $1M with minimal supervision. Direct the preparation of documents necessary for the design and construction of jobs. Responsible for the preparation for accurate job cost reports and forecasts. Maintain all job files. Coordinate all project activities with affected parties. Provide timely communication. Prepare project plans. Prepare project budgets and schedules. Coordinate the activities of a small project team. Required Qualifications/Experience: Bachelors Degree and (2) years of applicable experience or (6) years of applicable experience. Working knowledge of project management process. Demonstrated knowledge of project cost accounting/ reporting. Demonstrated understanding of CPM project scheduling. Demonstrated understanding of construction estimating process. Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering or Finance.
Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world.
We provide career growth and development, a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) plan. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/V.
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