Lead Cost Engineer

** Requisition :  292941*
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** Relocation Authorized:  National - Family*
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** Telework Type:
Full-Time Office/Project*
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* Work Location:

Clay, NY*
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** Salary Range:**  $105, annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

# Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

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. Core to Bechtel is our  Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our  extraordinary teams building inspiring projects  in our  Impact Report .

# Project Overview:

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data center, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead a team and manage project cost estimating, analysis, and control activities. You will identify cost trends for management attention, support project organizational and administrative activities, and ensure work is completed as scheduled. Your data analysis will provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges, and your leadership will be essential to project success.  LI-BH1

# Major Responsibilities:

+ 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

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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:

+ Experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office.

+ Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for cost management activities.

+ Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems driven by data.

+ Advanced knowledge of Bechtel's financial reporting systems (CFAR), controller account codes, and cost management system (Ecosys).

+ Advanced knowledge of Bechtel's standard cost reporting including the PFSR, QURR, CoCo etc.

+ Must be able to independently provide guidance, training and coaching to junior and mid-grade Cost Engineers with multiple backgrounds and experience.

+ Must have excellent communications and presentation skills to combine sound analytical cost engineering principles with the ability to summarize, reach appropriate conclusions, and present to management teams.

# 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…