Trend Engineer

Bechtel; Millersport (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel, located in Millersport, Ohio, seeks a seasoned Cost Engineer/Estimator to lead cost estimation, control, and reporting efforts for major project initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, supply chain, and construction teams to ensure accurate budgeting and timely cost insights.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 8–14 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in cost analysis, statistical methods, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) required.
• 8–14 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of cost engineering, estimating, and cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify and analyze cost trends for management attention.
• Prepare cost estimates using historical data, analysis, and quantity comparisons.
• Perform non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.
• Coordinate cost monitoring standards, techniques, systems, and reports.
• Coordinate development and accuracy of cost reports.
• Verify consistency with previous reports for compatibility.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost control

Cost analysis

Financial reporting

Project controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Requisition ID: 301020

• 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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