Cost Estimation Engineer

Parsons Corporation


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Mecca
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cost Estimation Engineer to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing

  • Contribute to creating and implementing best practices, cost estimating vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
  • Make accurate project cost estimates (from Class 5 to Class 1 estimate levels).
  • Support continuous improvement through cost engineering techniques and processes, identifying inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
  • Analyze and identify key areas of improvement and apply cost estimation techniques to drive cost reductions and aid operational processes and efficiency.
  • Review, analyze, and understand economic trends and consider risks and cost implications.
  • Utilize cost methodologies, tools, and appropriate software models and packages to prepare and maintain reliable and accurate data.
  • Ensure professional and consistent cost engineering management processes are applied in the business.
  • Oversees cost benchmarking exercises, development and maintenance of a database of all consultants, vendors, contractors, and sub-contractors’ rates (with contracts, quotations, and bids);
  • Ensure appropriate monitoring, reporting systems, and procedures are in place to meet objectives.


What Required Skills You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s in quantity surveying, engineering or cost engineering from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 15 years’ experience in Cost Estimating on large projects.
  • Preferably certified in CEP or MCIOB or MCIArab.
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio & Databases).
  • Excellent Arabic / English verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience of working internationally (preference for KSA).


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.

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