Cost Engineer

Employer description

Requisition ID: 300106 

 Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Fairbanks Township, IN 

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Project Overview:
The Infrastructure GBU’s Renewables & Clean Power business line is executing the Maple Creek Combined Cycle Power Project, a new natural gas-fired generation facility designed to provide reliable, efficient, and flexible power to support growing energy demand. The project will be executed utilizing Bechtel’s Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) methodology to drive safe, predictable, and efficient field execution through integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Startup planning.

Job Summary:
In this role, you will work with the project team to assist in the preparation, establishment, and maintenance of cost data. You will perform budget development tasks, allocation, monitoring, reporting, and analysis.  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 coordinationPrepares and coordinates the implementation of cost reporting and ensures accuracy, as directedPrepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and proceduresImplements measurement systems for given processes, analyzes performance metric results, and identifies opportunities for improvementsGathers and verifies data pertaining to workforce and quantities to update progress and performance reportsPrepares and presents cost information at meetings, as directed  

Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in engineering, construction management, business or related field, and 2 - 5 years of relevant experience or 6 - 9 years of relevant work experience.Required Knowledge and Skills:
Skilled in oral and written communication with demonstrated skill in presenting scheduling informationIntermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes, as performed by BechtelDemonstrated skill in monitoring budgets / forecasts, and analyzing costs and commitmentsAbility to take initiative in project related tasks and coordination with various stakeholdersAbility to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure effective project deliveryAbility to work effectively both independently and in a team atmosphereDemonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problemsProficiency with Project Controls operating systems, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)Total Rewards/Benefits:
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