Senior Cost Engineering Lead (Hybrid/Part-Time)

Bechtel; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology seeks an experienced Cost Engineer to lead cost engineering and cost analysis on major projects. You will prepare project financials, review cost trends, and train the cost team for accurate reporting.

This part-time telework role requires at least three days per week in person at Houston or project office, with responsibilities spanning project financial status, cost data analysis for tax and treasury, and coordination with Bechtel and client teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10–13 years of relevant experience.
• Experience directing cost engineering functions in field and home office.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and solve problems.
• Advanced knowledge of Bechtel financial systems and cost reporting.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills; ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements cost control requirements per Bechtel and client procedures.
• Establishes formats for summaries, reconciliations, and risk segregation.
• Monitors cost control activities for accuracy and timeliness.
• Reviews scope, quantities, performance, and cost data.
• Analyzes cost trends and suggests alternatives for cost effectiveness.
• Prepares Project Financial Status Report and supports cost data analysis for Tax, Treasury, PwC.
• Interfaces with Bechtel management and client counterparts for cost presentations.
• Maintains open communications to support cost engineering analysis.

Skills

Cost engineering leadership

Cost management criteria

Data-driven problem solving

CFAR/Ecosys/DSCS

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10–13 years

Tools

CFAR

Ecosys

DSCS

Job description

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology seeks an experienced Cost Engineer to lead cost engineering and cost analysis on major projects. You will prepare project financials, review cost trends, and train the cost team for accurate reporting.

This part-time telework role requires at least three days per week in person at Houston or project office, with responsibilities spanning project financial status, cost data analysis for tax and treasury, and coordination with Bechtel and client teams.