Trend Engineer

Bechtel; Millersport (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a senior cost estimator to maintain the trend program, perform estimating and control activities on a major power project in Millersport, OH. You will partner with engineering, procurement and construction teams to deliver accurate cost analysis and forward-looking trends.

The role requires robust experience in cost engineering, data analysis, and financial reporting, with strong communication skills and knowledge of Bechtel's project controls standards.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project stakeholders across engineering, supply chain, and construction to identify and analyze cost trends for management attention
• Prepares cost estimates using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons
• Performs generally non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities
• Coordinates the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports
• 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
• Investigates the requirements for estimating and/or cost control data
• Collects and classifies cost data for use in forward-looking trend analysis

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost control

Cost analysis

Financial reporting

Oral and written communication

Bechtel processes

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years

Job description

• Relocation Authorized:National/International - Family
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Millersport, OH

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Project Overview:

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure.The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the trend program including estimating, analysis and control activities with significant non-routine requirements. You will prepare cost studies, review cost trends, and develop and implement project requirements for cost control and forward-looking analysis.

Major Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with project stakeholders across engineering, supply chain, and construction to identify and analyze cost trends for management attention
• Prepares cost estimates using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons
• Performs generally non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities
• Coordinates the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports
• 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
• Investigates the requirements for estimating and/or cost control data
• Collects and classifies cost data for use in forward-looking trend analysis

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in executing, monitoring, and evaluating cost engineering activities, including cost estimation, cost control, and cost analysis
• Experience performing cost trend estimates in support of project cost trend programs
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes, as well as a solid understanding of relevant Controller instructions that affect Project Controls
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracting, construction, and startup processes, in accordance with Bechtel's operational standards
• Experience with preparation of cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons
• Demonstrate innovative thinking and application of new techniques to meet specific needs, as required

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