Cost Engineer

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.)

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

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

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to View email address on click.appcast.io