Field Cost Engineer

Bechtel

1d•Onsite

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. This project is a nominal 2500MW “behind the meter” power complex that will provide electrical power directly to an adjoining data center complex and will be designed for an optional grid interconnection in the future. Bechtel is currently supporting our customer to define the behind-the-meter scope and design basis for the project which will utilize multiple technologies, including Solar T350 Turbines, BESS, temporary load banks, an AIS substation/microgrid and GEV 7HA.02 combustion turbines to deliver reliable and responsive electric power generation. The delivery of each of these asset classes are projects in and of themselves, so the project will be structured accordingly with a project manager over each tranche of power asset class delivery. The project will be located 30 miles southeast of Pecos, TX, 80 miles west to southwest of Midland, TX.

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated experience in executing, monitoring, and evaluating cost engineering activities, including cost estimation, cost control, and cost analysis.
Proficient in the use of EcoSys software.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience working with financial reporting systems reporting systems and controller account codes, as well as a solid understanding of relevant Controller instructions that affect Project Controls, such as Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Determination Data.
Competent in engineering, procurement, contracting, construction, and startup processes, in accordance with Bechtel's operational standards.

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