Bechtel

Trend Engineer

Bechtel$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent plus 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
  • Expertise in project Change and Trend Management including forecasting and budgeting.
  • Solid knowledge of EPC and startup processes influencing change management.
  • Experience in developing trend and Order-of-Magnitude estimates.
  • Strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with project controls systems for cost management and forecasting.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain the project Trend Program and Trend Register.
  • Coordinate identifying, evaluating, and documenting project trends.
  • Work with various project functions to develop trend scope definitions and impacts.
  • Develop and review Order of Magnitude estimates.
  • Evaluate trend impacts on cost, schedule, and execution plans.
  • Ensure trend documentation is complete and compliant with procedures.
  • Support forecast updates by incorporating approved trend impacts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being.
  • Programs to enhance company culture and career advancement.
  • Opportunity for meaningful work addressing global challenges.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 299248
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Houston, TX


Project Overview:

Bechtel's Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing and building an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Manufacturing Facility located at Generation Park in Houston, TX. 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 support the project's Change Management Program by identifying, evaluating, documenting, and tracking project trends and potential changes. You will coordinate with project functions to develop trend estimates, assess cost and schedule impacts, maintain trend logs, and support project forecasting and contract change management activities. Your work will help ensure timely identification and resolution of project changes while supporting informed project decision-making and accurate project reporting. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:

  • Administers and maintains the project Trend Program and Trend Register.
  • Coordinates the identification, evaluation, documentation, and disposition of project trends.
  • Works with engineering, procurement, construction, startup, contracts, and project management personnel to develop trend scope definitions and impacts.
  • Develops and reviews Order of Magnitude (OOM) and detailed trend estimates.
  • Evaluates trend impacts to cost, schedule, quantities, productivity, and execution plans.
  • Ensures trend documentation is complete, traceable, and compliant with project procedures.
  • Supports forecast updates by coordinating incorporation of approved trend impacts.
  • Assists in the development of contract change documentation and client change notices.
  • Facilitates trend review meetings and supports management decision-making.
  • Monitors trend status and reports trend metrics, aging, and exposure to project management.
  • Identifies opportunities for early mitigation of adverse trends and implementation of favorable trends.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Expertise in project Change and Trend Management, including forecasting, budgeting, contract changes, and baseline controls.
  • Knowledge of EPC and startup work processes and their influence on project change management.
  • Experience developing trend, conceptual, and Order-of-Magnitude estimates using historical data and benchmarking techniques.
  • Ability to evaluate cost, quantity, labor, schedule, and total installed cost impacts of proposed changes.
  • Strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to drive resolution of potential changes and provide recommendations to project management.
  • Proficiency with project controls systems supporting cost management, forecasting, and trend management.
  • Effective communicator capable of presenting trend status, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to project management.


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

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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