Project Trend Engineer

• Work Location:
  Cheyenne, WY, Various Work Locations USA

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Bechtel Infrastructure’s Renewables & Clean Power business line is seeking qualified project controls professionals for a forthcoming combined cycle power plant project planned in Wyoming. The project team will be initially based in Reston, VA; following contract award, selected candidates will relocate to designated project site. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the reemerging power business supporting our customers and society.

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-ML1

• Performs generally non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.
• Coordinates the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports.
• 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.
• Investigates the requirements for estimating and/or cost control data.
• 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.

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

• Demonstrated experience in executing, monitoring, and evaluating cost engineering activities, including cost estimation, cost control, and cost analysis.
• Experience performing cost trend estimates in support of project cost trend programs.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes, as well as a solid understanding of relevant Controller instructions that affect Project Controls.
• Competent in engineering, procurement, contracting, construction, and startup processes, in accordance with Bechtel's operational standards.
• Experience reviewing designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives when appropriate.
• Experience with preparation of cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons. Develops innovative new techniques to meet specific needs, as required.

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