Program Trend Engineer

Bechtel Corporation•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Trend Engineer performs estimating, analysis, and cost-control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or cost activities requiring a high degree of technical skill. The role prepares cost studies, reviews cost trends, and develops and implements project cost-control requirements. It also provides detailed analysis and innovative solutions to cost-engineering challenges, which may be presented periodically to Senior Management. The position supports the Cheniere Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project Stage 3 (CCL3), a new phase at the existing Corpus Christi LNG facility involving seven midscale liquefaction trains and associated infrastructure. The role is designated as part-time telework under Bechtel's global telework policy, requiring at least three in-person days per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules are determined by the employee and supervisor in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 3–5 years of relevant experience, or 5–8 years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated experience executing, monitoring, and evaluating cost-engineering activities, including cost estimation, cost control, and cost analysis.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Competent understanding of engineering, procurement, contracting, construction, and startup processes in accordance with Bechtel's operational standards.
Experience reviewing designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggesting alternatives when appropriate.
Experience preparing cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons.
Ability to develop innovative techniques to meet specific needs, as required.

Responsibilities

Perform generally non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.
Support the Change Manager with trend estimates and familiarity with estimating line details.
Coordinate implementation of cost-monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports.
Coordinate the development and accuracy of cost reports.
Verify consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency.
Prepare specific budgets and trend uploads in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures.
Investigate estimating and cost-control data requirements; collect and classify cost data.
Perform budget allocation and reporting and cost-control activities for disciplines.