Project Lead Cost Engineer

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

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Requisition ID: 300486

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 Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data centre, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets.

M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for directing the cost engineering and cost analysis/control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements which require a high degree of technical skill. You will prepare the project financials, review cost trends, develop and implement project requirements for cost control, and train the cost team. Your detailed analysis will provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership

Major Responsibilities

• Develops and implements project requirements for cost control in accordance with established Bechtel and client contractual requirements, objectives, and procedures.
• Establishes format and content of summaries and reconciliations, including segregation of cost according to level of confidence and identified areas of risk.
• Monitors for accuracy and ensures the timely and competent performance of all cost control activities.
• Reviews and analyses comparisons of scope, quantities, performance, and cost data.
• Reviews identified cost trends for cost effectiveness and suggesting alternatives when appropriate.
• Prepares the project’s Project Financial Status Report.
• Prepares and supports cost data analysis for Tax, Treasury and PwC.
• Interfaces with designated Bechtel management and client counterparts for cost presentations.
• Maintains open communications with other organizations to support cost engineering analysis and control activities.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Rrequires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions in the field and the home office.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for cost management activities.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems driven by data.
• Advanced knowledge of Bechtel's financial reporting systems (CFAR), controller account codes, cost management system (Ecosys), and the digital supply chain system (DSCS).
• Advanced knowledge of Bechtel's standard cost reporting including the PFSR, QURR, CoCo, PSERV etc.
• Must be able to independently provide guidance, training and coaching to junior and mid-grade Cost Engineers with multiple backgrounds and experience.
• Must have excellent communications and presentation skills to combine sound analytical cost engineering principles with the ability to summarize, reach appropriate conclusions, and present to management teams.
• Demonstrated flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.

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. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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