Cost Engineer - Construction - US - ID, Boise

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cost Engineer to join our team in Boise, Idaho! In this role you will get to Supports the tracking, updating and monitoring of cost control, and scheduling functions on small to large projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Analyzing and estimating extensive architectural/engineering alterations and modifications to existing facilities and new facilities.
• Analysis of designs. drawings, proposals, scopes of work, and/or specifications to determine cost projections: and developing comprehension budget cost estimates for complex construction assemblies and building systems composites for all facility project types, ranging from manufacturing to very complex industrial and operational facilities.
• Development of detailed cost estimates for project under construction either Design- Build or Design-Bid-Build.
• Knowledge of construction task-based scheduling. productivity rates, and development of crews and task durations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cost estimates, scheduling. and other required services in applying risk analysis concepts and their application cost and schedule risk analysis.      ·
• Performing Quality Control and Quality Assurance and reviews of complex cost estimates
• Experience with the use of Autodesk software, Microsoft Office products, cost engineering software and other systems and software used by the program.
• Professional knowledge of cost engineering concepts, theories, principles, practices, and techniques necessary to plan, design, construct maintain a wide range of shore based engineering projects.
• Develops, implements, and maintains cost control, and/or provides planning/scheduling function on one or more larger projects.
• Cost Engineering, planning and Scheduling
• Earned Value calculations and reporting
• Provide guidance direction, and specialized assistance to others in the resolution of project control problems

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 4-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent work)
• A minimum of 8 years' experience working with Cost Estimating on commercial/industrial type facilities contracts with at least five (5) valued in excess of $5O million.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience using Costworks and Success Estimator as well as Mil (Microcomputer Aided Cost Estimating System Second Generation) cost estimating software.
• Certification as a PMP with the Project Management Institute (PMI) or CCM with the Construction Management Association of American (CMAA) desired.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil or a related field.
• Proficient PC skills including a working knowledge of various Project Controls software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$70,500.00 - $123,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!