Field Cost and Trend PCE, Sentinel

Requisition Information

• Requisition
• Relocation Authorized:
  National - Family
• Telework Type:
  Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:
  
  Ogden, UT

Bechtel is on the Northrop Grumman Corp. team preparing to deliver the U.S. Sentinel system of inter‑continental ballistic missiles and launch infrastructure. Sentinel is a vital U.S. Air Force program designed to modernize the nation’s aging force of inter‑continental ballistic missiles, which make up the ground element of the nuclear deterrent. As part of the Northrop Grumman Sentinel nationwide team, Bechtel will provide launch system design, construction, and integration.

This PMO‑based (Ogden, UT) position supports the project field teams with a strong focus on field cost engineering, trending, and progress reporting. This position requires someone to be comfortable working independently on complex issues, coordinating across functions, and reporting to management on progress and performance of the field scope. The position will support the team in creating, planning, and facilitating review and approval of various field costs, trending, and reporting deliverables.

• Understand the project scope, schedule, and cost objectives and work with the team to develop and implement successful cost control and reporting plans that integrate with the rest of the project.
• Support the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports including the following activities:
  • Assisting with budget allocation and reporting/cost control for the assigned portions of the project
  • Supporting the project Trend and Risk Management programs
  • Assisting in the development of quantity takeoffs and development and/or application of unit rates
  • Assisting in developing specific project codes of accounts and recommending appropriate modifications and revisions
  • Monitoring the collection of actual costs, generating accrual information, and coding and classifying invoice and billing data within the established code of accounts
  • Coordinating the development and accuracy of cost reports, including verifying consistency with previous reports
  • Preparing specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures
  • Preparing cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons
  • Preparing and maintaining key cost reports.
• Collaborate with project team members to identify, analyze, and provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges.

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 5‑8 years of relevant experience or 9‑12 years of relevant work experience

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check that includes verification of employment and education.
• Experience performing Excel data analysis and preparing reports to communicate results to management.
• Experience in one or more of the core Project Controls disciplines – Cost, Schedule, Estimating, Change Management, Risk, and/or Reporting.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and/or startup work processes typically performed on major construction projects.
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and analyzing cost functions, cost control, and financial reporting systems data.
• Familiarity with performance and progress reporting, including unit rate and pricing variance analysis.
• Familiarity with procurement and accounting software applications typically used on major construction projects.
• Knowledge of project management practices used in the major construction industry customarily acquired through specialized instruction or practical experience over time.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office and other standard industry productivity software tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and perform work both independently and as part of a team to meet project objectives.

• Experience in multiple Project Controls roles and disciplines or other functions.
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