Project Controls Engineer - Cost Estimation & Budgeting

Bechtel Corporation; City Of Karratha; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Karratha WA is seeking a cost engineer to deliver estimating, analysis and cost-control activities for large capital work. You will prepare cost studies, review trends, and implement project cost requirements to support safe, on-time delivery.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience (or 9-12 years). You will engage with engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction teams, and communicate findings to management.

Qualifications

• Experience in project cost engineering, including cost control and analysis, cost reporting, incurred cost assessment and meetings.
• Knowledge of project controls criteria and cost activities across disciplines.
• Strong oral and written communication to present information to management and clients.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up processes.

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 reporting

Budgeting

Project controls

Stakeholder communication

Engineering knowledge

Work rights Australia

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Job description

Bechtel Corporation in Karratha WA is seeking a cost engineer to deliver estimating, analysis and cost-control activities for large capital work. You will prepare cost studies, review trends, and implement project cost requirements to support safe, on-time delivery.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience (or 9-12 years). You will engage with engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction teams, and communicate findings to management.