Project Controls Engineer - Change Control, Sentinel

Bechtel Global Corporation; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Ogden, UT seeks an entry-level PMO/PMA professional to support Trend, Change Control, and Risk Management programs on a large aerospace project. The role reports to the Risk and Change Control Manager and collaborates across project functions to identify scope, cost, and schedule impacts; maintain trends and assist with risk tracking.

Typical duties include cost monitoring, preparing reports, and supporting cost control plans to keep the project on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with less than 1 year of professional experience; or, a high school diploma with 4-5 years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of technical processes, interpretation of engineering drawings, and project management practices.

Responsibilities

• Support cost monitoring and control aligned with project plans.
• Prepare and maintain cost, trend, and risk reports with accuracy.
• Collaborate with project team to identify scope, cost, and schedule impacts.

Skills

Cost control

Budget reporting

Cost monitoring

Trend analysis

Risk management

Project management basics

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS diploma + 4-5 yrs exp

Tools

Primavera

Power BI

Excel

Access

Job description

Requisition ID:300784

• Relocation Authorized:National - Family
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Ogden, UT

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview:

Bechtel is on the Northrop Grumman Corp. team preparing to deliver the U.S. Sentinel system of inter-continental ballistic missiles and launch infrastructure. Sentinel is a vital U.S. Air Force program designed to modernize the nation's aging force of inter-continental ballistic missiles, which make up the ground element of the nuclear deterrent. As part of the Northrop Grumman Sentinel nationwide team, Bechtel will provide launch system design, construction, and integration.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

We invite you to join our team for this very interesting opportunity!

Employment Eligibility:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that includes verification of employment, education, and travel.

Job Summary:

This PMO/PMA-based role (Ogden, UT) reports to the Risk and Change Control Manager and supports the project's Trend, Change Control, and Risk Management programs. The position partners across project functions to identify and document emerging scope, cost, and schedule impacts; develop and maintain trends through review and approval; support change control activities; and assist with risk and opportunity identification, assessment, tracking, and reporting. The role strengthens project early-warning capabilities by performing impact analysis, maintaining accurate program records, and providing timely, actionable information that supports proactive management of project risks and changes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Understand the project scope, schedule, and cost objectives and work with the team to implement successful cost control and reporting plans that integrate with the rest of the project.
• Support cost monitoring and trend activities:
  • Performs routine assigned tasks related to preparation and application of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, programs, and reports.
  • Assists in collecting and classifying cost data, as directed.
  • Assists with budget allocation and reporting/cost control for assigned portions of the project.
  • Supports the project Trend, Change Control, and Risk Management programs.
  • Assists with development and accuracy of cost, trend, and risk reports, including verifying consistency with previous reports.
• Collaborate with project team members to identify, analyze, and provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with less than 1 year of professional experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a high school diploma with 4-5 years of relevant professional experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Prior internship or college project experience in estimating, planning and scheduling, budget control and cost control.
• Basic understanding of technical processes, interpretation of engineering drawings, and project management practices associated with engineering and construction projects.
• Flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Primavera or Microsoft Project Scheduling software, Power BI, Access, and/or Excel.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, material and craft performance methods and reporting (e.g., EPPR, DSCS, COCO, QURR process).
• Demonstrated levels of initiative and engagement via positions of leadership in academic, sports and/or extracurricular activities.

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

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

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.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law),protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]