Bechtel Corporation · 17 hours ago
Cost Engineer
Lake Charles, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, having completed over 25,000 projects worldwide. The Cost Engineer will be responsible for estimating, analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements, providing innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges.
ArchitectureConstructionProject Management
Responsibilities
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
Performs budget allocation and reporting/cost control regime for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines
Identifies cost trends for management attention
Prepares cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 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
Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications
Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications (Ecosys, Primavera and Microsoft Office Applications, PowerBi for example)
Excellent oral and written communication and experience in presenting complex cost analysis to senior management and clients
Knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes, and an understanding of Controller instructions, which impact Project Controls (including Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Determination Data)
Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience
Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces
Some lifting may be required
Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress)
Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.)
Preferred
Experience on Earned Value Management and Value of Work Done principals preferred but not required
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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