Project Controls - Cost Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation in Houston/Cameron area is seeking a Project Controls - Cost Engineer to lead cost planning, forecasting, and reporting for the SPL5 Infrastructure GBU. You will start in the Houston home office and relocate to Sabine Pass, LA, for long-term field work, interfacing with project teams, contractors, and management to ensure cost objectives are met.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field and 2–5 years in project controls, with a focus on heavy civil

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; 2–5 years in Project Controls or 6–9 years without degree.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in cost control, scheduling, and cost analysis in heavy civil projects.
• Familiar with project controls processes and reports.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost activities for Infrastructure GBU scope.
• Develop, control, forecast, and report project costs.
• Prepare cost trend estimates and manage cost reports.
• Present cost engineering information to management/clients.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Engineering

Scheduling

Communication

Heavy Civil

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management

Business Management

Tools

Project Controls software

Job description

• Relocation Authorized:National - Accompanied


• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project


• Work Location: Cameron, LA, Houston, TX

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Project Overview:

The Cheniere Sabine Pass Liquefaction (SPL) Project is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility located along the Sabine River estuary on the southeastern coast of Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Bulk early work for Stage 1 began at the 1,000+ acre facility in August 2012 and by December 2022, Bechtel had successfully and safely turned over the final phase of Stage 4 to Cheniere. The SPL campus now consists of six operating Trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 27 million tons per year (MTPA), 3 Jetty superstructures that can accommodate the world's largest vessels, and dozens of associated buildings and utilities.

Sabine Pass Liquefaction Stage 5 Expansion Project (SPL5) is the newest phase at the SPL facility. It will consist of one liquefaction process train with a production capacity of approximately 5 MTPA; one boil-off gas reliquefaction unit; tie-ins to existing storage tanks, ship-loading facilities, and flare systems; and associated utility support infrastructure. SPL5 will perform this work predominantly on a direct hire basis with support from only a few specialty and service subcontractors.

The Infrastructure GBU scope consists of installing 9000+ precast concrete driven piles, construction of a new concrete retaining wall, ground improvement works (inc. soil stabilization and wick drains), extension of the existing earthworks platform, construction of a new network of roads, and modifications to the stormwater drainage system.

The candidate will act as a Project Controls - Cost Engineer on the SPL5 Project. The candidate may start in the home office in Houston, TX to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long-term assignment to the project site at Sabine Pass, LA.

Job Summary:

The Project Controls - Cost Engineer will report to the Project Controls Lead and will be responsible for the development, control, analysis, forecasting and reporting of the cost for the Infrastructure GBU scope of works on the project.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all cost activities associated with the Infrastructure GBU scope of works.


• Executes cost control in accordance with established Bechtel and client contractual requirements, objectives, and procedures.


• Develops, controls, analyses, forecasts and reports on all cost activities.


• Prepares cost trend estimates in support of the cost trend program.


• Delivers aspects of the Project Control Plan associated with cost.


• Develops and maintains performance reports and metrics


• Identifies, analyzes, and provides innovative solutions to cost engineering problems.


• Participates in discussions with contractors.


• Prepares and presents cost engineering information to management/client.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A recognized degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or related field with 2-5 years Project Controls, Commercial Operations, and/or Prime Contracts experience or a minimum of 6-9 years work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Skilled in oral and written communication.


• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, and cost engineering functions, cost control, and cost analysis, particularly in the field of heavy civil works (piling, earthworks, concrete).


• Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.


• Proficiency in using Project Controls operating systems, including several basic software applications.


• Knowledge of financial report systems and controller account codes, and understanding of Controller instructions, which impact Project Controls.


• Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.


• Knowledge of engineering and/or construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

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