Senior Cost Engineer – Projects & Cost Control

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Houston, TX, is seeking a Cost Engineer responsible for estimating, analysis, and control activities on large projects with non-routine requirements. You will prepare cost studies, review trends, and implement cost controls across multiple disciplines.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with cost management systems, and the ability to guide junior engineers. This is an on-site, full-time position within the Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology unit in

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities, as directed.
• Supports the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports.
• Assists with budget allocation and reporting/cost control for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines.
• Prepares cost data for proposals or contracts.
• Coordinates the development and accuracy of cost reports.
• Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency.
• Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures.
• Collects and classifies cost data.
• Performs budget allocation and reporting/cost control regime for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines.
• Prepares cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons

Skills

Cost estimating

Cost control

Cost analysis

Data-driven problem solving

Mentoring & coaching

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Ecosys

Job description

Bechtel Corporation in Houston, TX, is seeking a Cost Engineer responsible for estimating, analysis, and control activities on large projects with non-routine requirements. You will prepare cost studies, review trends, and implement cost controls across multiple disciplines.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with cost management systems, and the ability to guide junior engineers. This is an on-site, full-time position within the Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology unit in