Project Controls Lead BP (Remote)

Parsons Transportation Group

Apply to this job
CA - Remote (Any Location) remote Until 10/5/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

 

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Lead  to join our team! In this role you will get to develop, establish, and maintain all aspects of the cost control effort and/or the planning/scheduling effort on one or more of the larger, more complex and demanding projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.

  • Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.

  • Provides project and company management with the necessary tools for project cost control.

  • Development of the work breakdown structure, interfacing with all affected departments.

  • Analysis, evaluation, forecast, and reporting of schedule status against an established baseline

  • Analysis, evaluation, and forecast project costs and performance.

  • Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.

  • Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.

  • Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.

  • May lead a staff qualified to assess the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.

  • Develops or maintains an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.

  • Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements.

  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience) and typically 10+ years of related work experience.

  • Engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field. Proficient PC skills including proficiency in various Project Controls software and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Experience to perform in a lead capacity, as well as familiarity with industry practices.

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

 

This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.

 

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 health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

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!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

About this role

Summary

Develop and maintain project cost control, scheduling, and reporting systems for complex projects.

Job title

Project Controls Lead

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

remote work allowed, candidate can be anywhere in CA

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Managementproject controls softwareMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cost controlschedulingproject managementforecastingperformance analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

California, USA

Remote State