Cost Engineer

Bechtel; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a cost estimator for our New Albany, OH project. You will perform cost estimating, cost control, schedule development, and maintain the detailed project risk register to keep this large-scale fabrication program on budget.

You will prepare data for proposals, present at stakeholder meetings, and collaborate with risk owners across disciplines. Requires bachelor's degree and 3–4 years' experience in cost engineering and proficiency with EcoSys, Power BI, DSCS, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis in large projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller codes.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in Bechtel or similar EPC environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs cost estimating, analysis, and control activities and schedule development, maintenance, reporting, and monitoring activities, as directed.
• Collects drawings and scope documents and verifies adequacy and completeness.
• Performs quantity takeoffs from drawings as directed.
• Prepares and presents cost/schedule information at meetings.
• Assists in preparing cost/schedule data for proposals or contracts.
• Gathers data on schedule, work force, and quantities to update progress and reports.
• Operates risk register tools and supports risk analysis as needed.

Skills

Cost estimating

Cost control

Cost analysis

Oral and written communication

Excel

Word

Power BI

EcoSys

DSCS

CFAR

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Tools

EcoSys

Power BI

DSCS

CFAR

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. #LI-SM2

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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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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