Bechtel Corporation · 17 hours ago
Cost Engineer - WATC
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expBechtel Corporation has been a leader in project delivery since 1898, helping customers complete thousands of projects globally. The Cost Engineer will be responsible for estimating, analysis, and control activities for projects, focusing on cost studies and developing innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges.
ArchitectureConstructionProject Management
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
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, which include cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office
Statistical knowledge in the areas of sampling, distributions, probability, and hypothesis testing for metrics
Skilled in oral and written communication
Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications
Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications currently used in Bechtel (Microsoft Office Applications, for example)
Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel
Knowledge of construction overhead customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Advancing careers
Delivering programs to enhance our culture
Providing time to recharge
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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