Project Controls - Cost Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing a semiconductor fabrication facility in Clay, NY. The Project Controls - Cost Engineer will oversee cost activities for the Infrastructure GBU scope, including forecasting and reporting, on a long-term site assignment.

The role requires 2–5 years of project controls experience or a longer tenure in lieu of a degree, and strong scheduling, cost control, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• A recognized degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or related field.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in schedule development, control, and analysis, and cost engineering.
• Knowledge of supervision and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
• Familiarity with project controls software and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Own all cost activities for the Infrastructure GBU scope.
• Perform cost control per Bechtel/client requirements.
• Develop, analyze, forecast, and report cost data.
• Prepare cost trend estimates for the cost trend program.
• Contribute to the Project Control Plan on cost.
• Develop and maintain performance reports and metrics.
• Communicate cost findings to management and clients.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Scheduling and cost control

Team supervision

Project controls software

Financial reporting knowledge

Engineering/Construction management

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Construction)

Tools

Project Controls operating systems

Basic software applications

Job description

Requisition ID: 299791

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Accompanied
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Clay, NY
• Salary Range: $78,000 - $119,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Project Overview:

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fabrication facility in Clay, NY.

M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

The Infrastructure GBU scope consists of installing circa 3,600 drilled piers. The candidate will act as the Project Controls - Cost Engineer (Drilled Piers) on the Micron Project. The candidate will locate on a long-term assignment to the project site at Clay, NY.

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. #LI-ML1

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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