Bechtel

Cost Engineer

Bechtel$123K — $178K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field
  • 8-10 years of relevant work experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of cost engineering functions
  • Experience with Ecosys, Hyperion, and Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform cost engineering functions including estimating, budgeting, and analysis
  • Prepare and coordinate cost reporting for accuracy
  • Assist in preparing the Project Financial Status Report (PFSR)
  • Implement measurement systems to analyze performance metrics
  • Prepare and direct presentations related to cost engineering
  • Analyze data for innovative cost engineering solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Generous paid time off (160 hours annually)
  • Nine paid holidays and paid parental leave
  • Discretionary bonuses and a well-designed 401K plan with matching
  • Opportunities for career advancement and a positive company culture
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 296704
  • Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Reston, VA
  • Salary Range: 123,400 - 178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible to perform cost estimating, budgeting, analysis, control and reporting activities. You will identify cost trends for management attention, support project organizational and administrative activities, and help ensure work is completed as scheduled and on budget. #LI-ML1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Performs cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, project setup, control, analysis, forecasting, and trend program coordination
  • Prepares and coordinates the implementation of cost reporting and ensures accuracy
  • Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures
  • Assists in preparation of the Project Financial Status Report (PFSR)
  • Implements measurement systems for given processes, analyzes performance metric results, and identifies opportunities for improvements
  • Prepares, coordinates, and directs cost engineering presentations
  • Analyzes data to provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field required
  • Minimum 8-10 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Demonstrated understanding of cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, project setup, control, analysis, forecasting, and trend program coordination
  • Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction (EPC) customarily acquired over time through specialized training or practical experience
  • Demonstrated experience in Ecosys, Hyperion, and Microsoft Office software applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to present complex cost analysis to management
  • Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, problem solving, and enabling decision-making
  • Demonstrated good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for achieving solutions


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

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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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