Cost Engineering Lead

Chevron; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron ENGINE Center in Bengaluru seeks a Cost Engineering Lead to oversee cost estimating, planning, scheduling, and project controls for asset retirement programs. You will establish standardized processes, drive data digitalization, and champion cost engineering practices across multiple teams.

The role offers leadership of a Cost Engineering function within ENGINE and collaboration with global partners.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech. in Engineering from a recognized university.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost engineering services for asset retirement projects (onshore/offshore).
• Assess and implement cost engineering processes and tools.
• Facilitate performance measurement through benchmarking, KPIs, and project lookbacks.
• Enhance data quality and accuracy by implementing cost engineering digital platforms.
• Align processes with best practices and business needs for continuous improvement.
• Support ENGINE recruiting efforts and establish the Cost Engineering function within ENGINE.

Skills

Cost engineering

Estimating

Scheduling

Cost control

Risk management

Leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech. in Engineering

Job description

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies.

Chevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all.

About The Position

The Cost Engineering Lead is part of the Engineering Services organization within the Chevron ENGINE Center and leads a team that provides cost estimating, planning/scheduling, and project controls services for asset retirement projects across Chevron. This role ensures standardized, scalable cost engineering processes, data digitalization, performance measurement, and improvement initiatives. This position actively advocates cost engineering principles, promoting a One Team mentality across multifunctional teams in support of the delivery of competitive, predictable, and realistic cost and schedule performance.

Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, and work hours are aligned to business needs. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday. These may evolve based on operational or business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost engineering services for onshore and offshore asset retirement projects.
• Assess and implement cost engineering processes and tools.
• Facilitate performance measurement through benchmarking, KPIs, and project lookbacks.
• Enhance data quality and accuracy by implementing cost engineering digital platforms.
• Align processes with best practices and business needs for continuous improvement.
• Support ENGINE recruiting efforts and establish the Cost Engineering function within ENGINE.

About You

We know our greatest resource is the ingenuity, creativity and innovation of our people. Applications from motivated, talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (B.E./B.Tech.) from a recognized (AICTE) certified university.
• Demonstrated skills in assessment of established cost engineering systems and development of shaping plans for improvements and initiatives.
• Fundamental knowledge of industry trends, lessons learned and best practices."
• 15+ years of Cost Engineering experience (estimating, scheduling, cost control, management of change, progress measurement and assessment, forecasting)
• Experience in project execution planning and risk management for asset retirement projects
• Supervisory experience.

What We Can Offer You

Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way.

Have the opportunity to take part in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive and collaborative workplace.

• Join a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work.
• Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well-being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration.
• Grow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevron’s values and business priorities.
• Access comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
• Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.

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