Cost Engineer - CES

Bechtel • Brownsville, TX

165d

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for estimating, analysis and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for cost activities which require a high degree of technical skill. You will prepare cost studies, review cost trends, and develop and implement project requirements for cost control. Your detailed analysis will provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges.

Requirements

• 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 engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience

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

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree