Field Cost Engineer - Common Distribs

Bechtel; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Brisbane is recruiting a Field Cost Engineer – Common Distributable to lead cost control, budgeting, and reporting for site indirect contracts. The role includes reviewing contractor progress claims and variations, with onboarding in Brisbane and a transition to FIFO in Weipa in Q2 2027.

The successful candidate will forecast costs, maintain budgets, and produce cost status reports, coordinating with field supervision and contracts teams. 5–8 years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost engineering functions and reporting.
• Proven project experience as Cost Engineer/Cost Controller.
• Strong communication to present cost information to management.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, budgeting, and cost control for project packages.
• Review contractor progress claims and variations.
• Maintain cost status reports and identify overruns.
• Support budget allocation and reporting for construction disciplines.

Skills

Cost control

Cost engineering

Budgeting & forecasting

Contract review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying/Engineering/PM

Tools

EcoSys

MS Excel

Job description

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Project Overview:

The Project is a greenfield mining, process, material handling and ship loading project with a focus on sustaining production, minimise environmental impacts, strengthen long-term relationships with neighbouring communities and foster local economic development.

Job Summary:

The Field Cost Engineer – Common Distributable is responsible for cost control and reporting activities for site indirect contracts. The role will involve review and assessment of contractor progress claims and variations, budget control and reporting.

This role is offered on a 2:1 FIFO roster to Weipa (onboarding in Brisbane office, then transitioning to FIFO in Q2 2027).

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs routine cost forecasting, analysis, and control activities, as directed
• Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures
• Reviewing and understanding relevant project documents relating to cost control of allocated packages
• Working in conjunction with field Supervision and Contracts personnel to review and certify contractor progress claims for payment
• Maintaining and revising contract pricing schedules for works contracts
• Reviewing cost commitment and expenditure information for input to cost control and reporting system (EcoSys)
• Support of works contractors in establishing routine reporting in line with Project requirements
• Monitors the development of contractor’s reporting deliverables to the required format and standard
• Produces cost status reports and advising management of any forecast cost overruns
• Monitors cost and commitment of assigned purchase orders and contract packages.
• Assists with budget allocation and reporting/cost control for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project/Construction Management or related fields and 5-8years ofrelevant experience; or 9-12 years of relevantwork experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, including engineering and construction progress reporting, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office.
• Proven project experience as a Cost Engineer / Cost Controller
• Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to management/client
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes, as performed by Tier One construction contractors (EPC/EPCM).
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Minerals process plant and materials handling experience is beneficial.

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.

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