Part-Time Cost Engineer – Project Controls & Analysis

Cari; City Of Karratha; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel in Australia is seeking a Cost Engineer to lead estimation, analysis, and control activities for significant projects. The role involves preparing cost studies, reviewing trends, and implementing cost control requirements across multiple disciplines.

The position supports a part-time telework arrangement with at least three days per week on site, and the candidate will collaborate with project leadership to ensure accurate budgets and reports.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in project cost engineering, including cost control and analysis, cost reporting, incurred cost assessment and conducting meetings.
• Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to management/client.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management acquired through specialized instruction or practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities, as directed.
• Supports the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports.
• Assists with budget allocation and reporting/cost control for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines.
• Prepares cost data for proposals or contracts.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Cost control

Cost analysis

Cost reporting

Budgeting

Communication

Engineering knowledge

Construction management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bechtel in Australia is seeking a Cost Engineer to lead estimation, analysis, and control activities for significant projects. The role involves preparing cost studies, reviewing trends, and implementing cost control requirements across multiple disciplines.

The position supports a part-time telework arrangement with at least three days per week on site, and the candidate will collaborate with project leadership to ensure accurate budgets and reports.