Lead Cost

Bechtel

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data center, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
• Experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions in the field and the home office.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for cost management activities.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems driven by data.
• Advanced knowledge of Bechtel's financial reporting systems (CFAR), controller account codes, cost management system (Ecosys), and the digital supply chain system (DSCS).
• Advanced knowledge of Bechtel's standard cost reporting including the PFSR, QURR, CoCo, PSERV etc.
• Must be able to independently provide guidance, training and coaching to junior and mid-grade Cost Engineers with multiple backgrounds and experience.
• Must have excellent communications and presentation skills to combine sound analytical cost engineering principles with the ability to summarize, reach appropriate conclusions, and present to management teams.
• Demonstrated flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements project requirements for cost control in accordance with established Bechtel and client contractual requirements, objectives, and procedures.
• Establishes format and content of summaries and reconciliations, including segregation of cost according to level of confidence and identified areas of risk.
• Monitors for accuracy and ensures the timely and competent performance of all cost control activities.
• Reviews and analyses comparisons of scope, quantities, performance, and cost data.
• Reviews identified cost trends for cost effectiveness and suggesting alternatives when appropriate.
• Prepares the project’s Project Financial Status Report.
• Prepares and supports cost data analysis for Tax, Treasury and PwC.
• Interfaces with designated Bechtel management and client counterparts for cost presentations.
• Maintains open communications with other organizations to support cost engineering analysis and control activities.

Benefits

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Total Rewards/Benefits: For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

What This Job Offers

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