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Senior Cost Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation

Requisition ID:297314

  • Relocation Authorized:National - Family
  • Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Lake Charles,LA
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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.

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Project Overview:

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m3 full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

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 and communication skills. You will prepare cost studies, develop and review cost trends, and develop and implement project requirements for cost control. Your detailed analysis will provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges.#LI-ML1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for performing routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities as part of the wider cost team on-site.
  • Develops and implements cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, Bechtel systems, and reports for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines.
  • Assists with budget allocation and reporting/cost control for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines.
  • Prepares cost data for proposals or contracts.
  • Identifies, develops and supports the cost trend program, including coordinating with stakeholders to validate scope, quantify impacts, and proactively communicate commercial risks and cost impacts to management.
  • Interfaces with designated Bechtel management and client counterparts for cost reviews and presentations.
  • Coordinates, develops and maintains strong cost records and budget control for the specific construction discipline. Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency that supports management decision-making.
  • Collects, validates, and classifies cost data.
  • Assists in preparation of the Project Financial Status Report (PFSR)
  • Prepares cost studies using historical data, analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons, drawing conclusions and providing recommendations to management.
  • Leads cross-functional coordination with Construction, Engineering, Supply Chain, Home Office and Site Project Controls teams to proactively drive actions to closure, and ensure accurate cost reporting that supports overall project commercial position.
  • Participates in developing and presenting training classes on designated subjects and provides on-the-job training for specific processes and practices to junior cost engineers.
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:

  • 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)
  • Demonstrated experience in Power BI
  • 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.

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

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