Cost Engineer

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Perth is looking for a professional responsible for estimating and controlling costs on projects. The ideal candidate should have 8-12 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree, and proficiency in EcoSys software. This role will involve preparing cost studies and budgets and coordinating cost monitoring standards. Strong communication skills and knowledge in financial reporting are essential.

Benefits

Robust benefits

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in cost engineering activities.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.
• Coordinate cost monitoring and control standards.
• Prepare specific budgets according to standards.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost control

Cost analysis

Communication skills

EcoSys software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

EcoSys

Job description

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for estimating, analysis and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for cost activities which require a high degree of technical skill. You will prepare cost studies, review cost trends, and develop and implement project requirements for cost control. Your detailed analysis will provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs generally non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.
• Coordinates the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports
• Coordinates the development and accuracy of cost reports
• Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency
• Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures
• Investigates the requirements for estimating and/or cost control data
• Collects and classifies cost data
• Performs budget allocation and reporting/cost control regime for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines
• Prepares cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-12 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in executing, monitoring, and evaluating cost engineering activities, including cost estimation, cost control, and cost analysis.
• Proficient in the use of EcoSys software.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes, as well as a solid understanding of relevant Controller instructions that affect Project Controls, such as Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Determination Data.
• Competent in engineering, procurement, contracting, construction, and startup processes, in accordance with Bechtel's operational standards.
• Expertise in engineering and construction management is obtained through targeted education or extensive practical experience.

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