Part-Time Cost Engineering Lead (Remote)

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Houston seeks an experienced Cost Engineer/Cost Analyst to lead cost control for major projects. You will develop financial plans, monitor trends, and train the cost team to deliver accurate reporting.

The role is part-time telework with at least three days in-person per week, combining flexibility with hands-on project engagement. Strong data analysis and presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10–13 years of relevant experience or 14–17 years total.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements project cost control requirements per Bechtel and client procedures.
• Establishes format and content of cost summaries and reconciliations with segregation of cost by risk.
• Monitors accuracy and ensures timely, competent performance of all cost control activities.
• Reviews and analyzes scope, quantities, performance, and cost data to identify trends.
• Prepares the Project Financial Status Report and supports cost data analysis for Tax and Treasury.

Skills

Cost engineering

Cost management

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

CFAR

Ecosys

DSCS

QURR

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CFAR system

Ecosys

DSCS

Job description

Bechtel Corporation in Houston seeks an experienced Cost Engineer/Cost Analyst to lead cost control for major projects. You will develop financial plans, monitor trends, and train the cost team to deliver accurate reporting.

The role is part-time telework with at least three days in-person per week, combining flexibility with hands-on project engagement. Strong data analysis and presentation skills are essential.