Chief Cost Estimator   Employer: Parsons Corporation Job Location: Houston , TX Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Design Build Firms Job Description: Parsons provides mission critical solutions to the US government. Our landmark planning, environmental, engineering, construction, and facility operation programs have supported federally-funded chemical weapons demilitarization, military installations and ranges, space exploration, missile defense, aviation, and sustainability programs. Our services also support homeland security initiatives and reconstruction efforts after man-made or natural disasters. Project Parsons has been awarded a project for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) to conduct facility condition assessments for approximately 6,500 buildings located on U.S. Navy installations throughout the Continental United States and Guam. Buildings in the Continental United States are located in all six Navy Regions (Southeast, Naval District of Washington, Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, Midwest, and Northwest). The purpose of these assessments is two-fold: 1) help the Navy to establish an accurate inventory of existing buildings and building systems and 2) evaluate deficient conditions in Navy buildings and provide repair and replacement costs. Parsons anticipates conducting training in early November 2008 for all project employees. Field work will begin following training and run through the end of May 2009. All project deliverables are due to the Navy by July 2009. Need The Chief Cost Estimator position will be based in Houston but may require some travel to other locations. Successful candidate will develop, manage, and/or execute all estimating activities for NAVFAC. This includes leading a team of estimators, making staffing assignments, preparing material takeoffs, and participation in client presentations. Requirements * 12 – 15 + years of related work experience performing complex estimating activities typical to the engineering and construction industry * Working knowledge of project controls software * Familiarity with engineering drawings and specifications * Demonstrated leadership capability * 4-year Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) * Proof of US citizenship is required Candidates are encouraged to apply at http://www.parsonsjobs.com/ to requisition 13268. Parsons offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) plan and career development. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/V. Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering and construction firm with revenues exceeding $3.6 billion in 2007, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver landmark design-build projects across the globe. Our ability to plan, design, construct, and operate diverse facilities and infrastructure systems has satisfied our clients’ needs for more than 60 years. With more than 11,500 employees located worldwide, we team with an increasingly diverse group of global customers and stakeholders while providing dependable services. We measure our success one project at a time by exceeding expectations and satisfying our customers. Company Description: Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as commercial, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security. Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide. Parsons is one of the world's largest consulting organizations specializing in planning, engineering and construction of infrastructure and systems for transportation, water, telecommunications, environmental, manufacturing-energy-chemicals facilities and government facilities. Parsons Transportation markets include: road-highway, bridges, tunnels, transit, freight railroad, ports-harbors, intermodal goods movement and aviation; providing planning, engineering design, construction management, program management and systems development-integration-implementation.