Project Controls Specialist (Remote)

About the role

Parsons is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to assist in cost control, budget management, data management, and reporting for large, complex construction programs.

Responsibilities

• Support project life cycle activities including setup, maintenance, invoicing, accruals, financial projections, and month-end close.
• Collaborate with Program Managers and functional departments (business, billing, contracts, subcontracts, operations) to implement business plans, monitor forecasts, and achieve financial objectives.
• Prepare and support Quarterly Deep Dive, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and monthly forecasts.
• Develop and maintain Estimates at Completion (EAC) and assist in accurate projections of Estimates to Complete (ETC).
• Apply Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodologies to ensure cost and schedule are reflected in time-phased forecasts.
• Perform reporting and variance analysis for revenue, profit, cash backlog, and risk/opportunities.
• Identify best practices and coordinate the development of project controls tools and procedures.
• Conduct detailed analysis and validation of financial data for accuracy.
• Organize program and project-level financial data for timely reporting.
• Develop metrics and reports for management and stakeholders.
• Create new program and project control processes related to budgets, estimates, schedules, and information roll-up.
• Review proposed project budget and scope changes for justification and documentation.
• Troubleshoot budget, scope, schedule, funding, or documentation issues across divisions or departments.
• Manage subcontractor and client invoice cycles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Proficiency in software used in Project Controls, such as Excel, forecasting tools, and Costpoint.
• Experience with Primavera and scheduling software is a plus.
• Comfortable working virtually with daily check-ins on project updates.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and flexible work schedules.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance and holidays.

Pay

Salary range: $30.58 – $53.51 per hour.