Field Cost Engineer

Bechtel • Brownsville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will perform routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities and support the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, preparation of cost data, and the project trend program. You will assist with budget allocation and developing quantity takeoffs, project codes, and application unit rates. Your work will help ensure projects stay on budget and excel.

Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 6-8 years of relevant experience or 10-12 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.
• 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).
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on Earned Value Management and Value of Work Done principals preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication and experience in presenting complex cost analysis to senior management and clients

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

Benefits

• Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
• Advancing careers
• Delivering programs to enhance our culture
• Providing time to recharge

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level