Cost Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a cost engineer for its New Albany, Ohio project. You will perform cost estimating, analysis, control activities, and schedule development to keep the project on budget and on schedule.

The role supports proposals, meetings, and ongoing project reporting. Requires a bachelor's degree and 3–4 years of relevant experience, with strong proficiency in MS Excel, EcoSys, Power BI and related tools.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 3-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in cost engineering functions including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs cost estimating, analysis, and control activities and schedule development, maintenance, reporting, and monitoring activities, as directed.
• Collects drawings and scope definition documentation and verifies adequacy and completeness.
• Performs routine quantity takeoffs from engineering and construction drawings.

Skills

Cost estimating

Cost control

Cost analysis

Oral and written communication

MS Excel

MS Word

EcoSys

Power BI

DSCS

CFAR

Microsoft Office

Finance reporting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EcoSys

Power BI

DSCS

CFAR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 298246

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: New Albany, OH

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Project Overview

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. We are partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline. Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle, and data center markets. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary

In this role, you will perform cost estimating, analysis, control activities, schedule development, maintenance, reporting, monitoring activities and oversee the upkeep of the detailed project risk register. You will assist in preparing cost/schedule data for proposals and present at stakeholder meetings. Your work ensures projects stay on track, on budget, and ahead of the competition.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs cost estimating, analysis, and control activities and schedule development, maintenance, reporting, and monitoring activities, as directed
• Collects or receives, as directed, drawings and other scope definition documentation that applies to assigned discipline or commodity specialty and verifies adequacy and completeness
• Performs, as directed, routine quantity takeoffs, within discipline or commodity specialty, from engineering and construction drawings
• Collects and tabulates quantity data for summary comparisons and reconciliations, or verifies quantities provided by others
• Prepares and presents cost/schedule information at meetings, as directed
• Assists in preparing cost/schedule data for proposals or contracts
• Gathers and verifies data on schedule, work force, and quantities to update and status discipline or specialty progress and performance reports
• Operates, manages, and oversees use of Active Risk Manager (ARM) or equivalent risk register software tool
• Assists the Project Risk Specialist or Project Risk Manager in the preparation of risk analysis recommendations, reports, metrics, and presentations
• Works with Risk Owners to update and satisfy project record keeping and data archival requirements in support of PERM activities

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 3-4 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, which include cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes.
• Beginner level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Intermediate Knowledge in the use of MS Excel, MS word, etc. for executing work processes.
• Proficiency with PC operating systems, with expert proficiency in EcoSys & Power BI software applications.
• Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications currently used in Bechtel (DSCS, CFAR and Microsoft Office Applications, for example).
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, which include cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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