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Bechtel Corporation · 9 hours ago

2026 University Hire (U.S.) - Project Controls (Estimating, Scheduling & Cost) Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

$78K/yr - $94K/yr

Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, known for its commitment to delivering successful outcomes. They are seeking a 2026 University Hire for the Project Controls Engineer role, which involves supporting cost estimating, analysis, and schedule development for various projects. The position requires collaboration with project teams to ensure effective project control and reporting.

ArchitectureConstructionProject Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collects or receives, as directed, drawings and other scope definition documentation that applies to assigned discipline or commodity specialty and verifies adequacy and completeness

Performs, as directed, routine quantity takeoffs, within discipline or commodity specialty, from engineering and construction drawings

Collects and tabulates quantity data for summary comparisons and reconciliations, or verifies quantities provided by others

Prepares and presents cost/schedule information at meetings, as directed

Applies unit rates (cost and job hour) to quantities and performs extensions for total cost estimates, as assigned within a discipline or commodity specialty

Assembles and compiles estimate data and prepares designated portions of budgets, as directed

Performs routine assigned tasks related to preparation and application of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, programs, and reports

Assists in collecting and classifying cost data, as directed

Assists in identifying the scope associated with schedule activities, as directed

Prepares durations for schedule activities within a discipline or specialty, as directed. Gathers and organizes appropriate quantity and workforce information for an assigned discipline or specialty

Identifies information needs from other disciplines to support activities for an assigned discipline or specialty

Reports schedule deviations on assigned tasks related to a discipline or specialty

Gathers schedule workforce and quantity data for updating and providing current actual information (status) for discipline or specialty progress and performance reports, as directed

Qualification

Cost EstimatingSchedulingProject ManagementPrimaveraMicrosoft ProjectPower BIExcelLeadership SkillsInitiative

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related Business degree

Ability to conduct site walkdowns which may consist of climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces and within confined spaces, with reasonable accommodations

Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Preferred

Working knowledge of Primavera or Microsoft Project Scheduling software, Power BI, Access, and/or Excel

Prior internship experience working in an engineering, project management, construction management environment

Prior internship or college project experience in estimating, planning and scheduling, budget control and cost control

Basic understanding of technical processes, interpretation of engineering drawings, and project management practices associated with engineering and construction projects

Ability and willingness to frequently relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsite locations

Demonstrated leadership skills

Demonstrated levels of initiative and engagement via positions of leadership in academic, sports and/or extracurricular activities