Cost Engineer & Reporting

Bechtel Corporation; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Opportunity for career advancement

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Cost Engineer for their project in Brisbane, QLD. This role combines traditional cost engineering with digital transformations, requiring at least 5 years of experience in Cost Engineering. Proficiency in Power BI and a bachelor’s degree in a related field are essential. The position supports project leadership through advanced analytics, automated dashboards, and integrates compliance with cost management procedures. Flexible telework is available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Cost Engineering within EPC, EPCM, or PMC projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI (DAX, data modelling, dashboard design).
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems.
• Perform cost variance analysis and support contingency management.
• Design and develop interactive Power BI dashboards.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate complex data insights

Attention to detail and data accuracy

Stakeholder engagement and communication

Continuous improvement mindset

Strong organizational and time management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance

Tools

Power BI

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Requisition ID: 292849

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Brisbane, QLD

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Project Overview

Bechtel helps customers deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex, and multi-disciplined projects create jobs, grow economies, and provide opportunities for local and regional communities. The Eva Copper Mine Project is a greenfield resource poised to become the largest new mine in Queensland, Australia. It is located in Cloncurry on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon people. The Project is owned by Harmony, a world‑class gold and copper mining and development company with assets in South Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. Bechtel is delivering the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) scope for the Eva Copper Process Plant and Non‑Process Infrastructure. Bechtel is providing these EPC services across all disciplines and functions for this exciting capital project.

Job Summary

The Cost Engineer and Reporting position is responsible for integrating cost engineering principles with advanced data analytics and business intelligence solutions. The role supports project and functional leadership by developing automated dashboards, enhancing cost reporting accuracy, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making across the project lifecycle.

This position combines traditional cost engineering (budgeting, forecasting, cost control, variance analysis) with digital transformation initiatives including Power BI development, data modelling, and analytics automation.

"This position is designated as part‑time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in‑person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership".

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems.
• Perform cost variance analysis
• Support contingency management and risk‑adjusted forecasting.
• Integrate cost with schedule and progress measurement
• Ensure compliance with corporate and client cost management procedures.
• Design and develop interactive Power BI dashboards for cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Build data models using DAX and Power Query.
• Automate reporting processes by integrating multiple data sources (ERP, EcoSys, SAP, Primavera P6, Excel, etc.).
• Develop predictive and trend analytics to support proactive decision‑making.
• Standardise reporting templates and KPI definitions across projects.
• Ensure data governance, quality, and validation controls.
• Identify opportunities for automation and reporting optimisation.
• Support implementation of digital tools within the Project Controls function.
• Develop data pipelines and structured datasets for enterprise reporting.
• Contribute to the development of Power BI standards and governance frameworks.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in Cost Engineering within EPC, EPCM, or PMC projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI (DAX, data modelling, dashboard design).
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience integrating cost and schedule data (Primavera P6 knowledge desirable).

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Analytical thinking and data interpretation
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to translate data into strategic insights
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience in Mining & Metals or large infrastructure projects (Preferred)
• Exposure to AI‑enabled analytics tools
• Experience with enterprise reporting systems

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

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We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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