Lead Cost Engineer

• Relocation Authorized:
  
  National - Single
• Telework Type:
  
  Full-Time Office/Project

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.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure;
Nuclear, Security & Environmental;
Energy;
Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S.

This project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery next year.

The candidate may start in the home office in Reston, Houston or Pecos, Texas, as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long-term assignment to Pecos, Texas. This position is contingent upon project award.

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

• Responsible for cost estimating, analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for cost activities which require a high degree of technical skill
• Analyzes to provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges
• Develops and implements project requirements for cost control in accordance with established Bechtel and client contractual requirements, objectives, and procedures
• Ensures work is completed as scheduled, supporting project organizational and administrative activities
• Prepares cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons
• Reviews identified cost trends for cost effectiveness and suggesting alternatives when appropriate
• Maintains open communications with other organizations to support cost engineering analysis and control activities

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

• Demonstrated expertise in managing cost engineering functions, including cost estimation, cost control, and cost analysis, both onsite and within the home office. Proven ability to establish comprehensive criteria for Project Controls activities.
• Possesses advanced statistical knowledge, including regression analysis, variance estimation, and correlation, with a strong capability to apply statistical theory to real-world scenarios.
• Experienced in providing leadership, personnel administration, and training for both technical and non-technical teams.
• Exhibits strong oral and written communication skills, with a proven track record of presenting cost engineering information effectively to management and clients.
• Adept at identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex problems.
• Holds an advanced understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, particularly as executed by Bechtel, supported by specialized instruction and practical industry…