Bechtel

Cost Engineer

Bechtel$91K — $138K *
Clay, NY 13041In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 5-8 years relevant experience, or 9-12 years relevant work experience.
  • Experience in directing cost engineering functions including estimating, control, and analysis.
  • Ability to identify, analyze and solve data-driven problems.
  • Knowledge of Bechtel's financial reporting systems and cost management system (Ecosys).
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for summarizing and implementing cost containment plans.
  • Flexibility to adapt to urgent project demands; preferred experience in Data Center EPC.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities as directed.
  • Support cost monitoring and control standards and reporting systems.
  • Assist with budget allocation and reporting for specific disciplines.
  • Prepare cost data for proposals or contracts.
  • Develop and ensure accuracy of cost reports; verify consistency with past reports.
  • Prepare budgets according to established standards and procedures.
  • Collect and classify cost data for analysis.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Optional disability and supplemental insurance options.
  • Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued at 6.16 hours per pay period).
  • Nine paid holidays and paid parental leave.
  • Discretionary bonuses and a 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 294908
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Single
  • Grade: 25
  • Position to be Panel Interviewed? No
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Clay, NY
  • Employee Referral Amount: $2,500.00
  • Salary Range: 91,000-138,800 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Project Overview:

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

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. #LI-BH1

Major 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


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office.
  • Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems driven by data.
  • Strong knowledge of Bechtel's financial reporting systems, controller account codes, and cost management system (Ecosys).
  • Must be able to independently provide guidance, training and coaching to junior 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 implement cost containment plans.
  • Demonstrated flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.
  • Preferred experience in Data Center EPC.


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

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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