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Bechtel Corporation Cost Engineer in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Requisition ID: 281040

  • 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:

The Infrastructure Global Business Unit (GBU) is executing site civil and marine scopes of work associated with our scopes of work on the Energy LNG projects. The candidate will serve as the Project Planner/Scheduler on the Louisiana LNG project. The project formerly known as Driftwood LNG is an approximately 27.6 mtpa liquefaction export facility. The first phase will include two LNG plants with an export capacity of up to 11 million tons per annum (mtpa). The work location is Lake Charles, LA.

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

Major Responsibilities:

  • Performs routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities, as directed

  • Supports the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports

  • Assists with budget allocation and reporting/cost control for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines

  • Prepares cost data for proposals or contracts

  • Identifies and supports cost trend program and reports schedule impacts to management.

  • Interfaces with designated Bechtel management and client counterparts for specific cost presentations.

  • Participates in developing and presenting training classes on designated subjects and on-the- job training for specific processes and practices.

  • Coordinates the development and accuracy of cost reports

  • Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency

  • Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures

  • Collects and classifies cost data

  • Performs budget allocation and reporting/cost control regime for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines

  • Prepares cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons

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:

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of project controls experience.

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.

  • Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, which include cost estimating, cost control, cost analysis and financial reporting.

  • Skilled in oral and written communication.

  • Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems.

  • Experience in other areas of project controls (planning, scheduling, estimating, etc.) desirable.

  • Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.

  • PowerBI experience.

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

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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 acesstmt@bechtel.com

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