Field Senior Cost Engineer

Bechtel; Antofagasta; On-site; CLP 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Cost Estimator for the Escondida New Truck Shop project in Chile. You will perform cost estimating, analysis and control activities for non-routine cost items, develop budgets, review trends and prepare cost reports.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years (or 12–14 years) of relevant experience in project controls, cost management and mining or related engineering projects. Strong Excel and familiarity with Power BI or EcoSys is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) required.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in Project Controls and/or Cost Management in mining or related fields.
• Experience in engineering, procurement, contracting and construction.
• Strong ability to monitor budgets, forecasts, costs and commitments.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.
• Coordinate implementation of cost monitoring standards, techniques, systems and reports.
• Coordinate development and accuracy of cost reports.
• Verify consistency with previous reports for compatibility.
• Prepare budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures.
• Investigate requirements for estimating and/or cost control data.
• Collect and classify cost data.
• Perform budget allocation and cost control for construction disciplines.
• Identify and prepare cost trends.
• Prepare cost studies using historical data and statistical analysis.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

EcoSys

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Power BI

EcoSys

Excel

Job description

Requisition ID: 300888

• Relocation Authorized: National - Camp
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Escondida

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Project Overview:

Escondida New Truck Shop:
The Escondida New Truck Shop (ENTS) Project involves construction of a modern truck shop, located northeast of the existing facility, with 24 bays measuring 24m x 24m, plus eight bays for auxiliary equipment measuring 18m x 24m. The new shop is located outside the mine's facilities and near the mine road that deposits ore into the sulfide stockpile. The scope also includes construction of a new warehouse adjacent to the shop.

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:

• Performing generally non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.
• Coordinating the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports.
• Coordinating the development and accuracy of cost reports.
• Verifying consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency.
• Preparing specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures.
• Investigating the requirements for estimating and/or cost control data.
• Collecting and classifying cost data.
• Performing budget allocation and reporting/cost control regime for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines.
• Identifying and prepare cost trends.
• Preparing cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in Project Controls and/or Cost Management.
• Experience in engineering and construction management projects, preferably in the mining industry, typically acquired through specialized training and/or practical experience.
• Experience in engineering, procurement, contracting, and construction.
• Demonstrated experience in performing, supervising, and evaluating cost engineering activities, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor budgets and forecasts, and analyze costs and commitments.
• Experience in preparing cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons.
• Strong ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take a proactive approach.
• Demonstrated flexibility in responding to urgent project requirements and/or changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
• Power BI experience is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of EcoSys.

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