Sr Cost Engineer

Job Summary

Supports the NS&E cost control teams in reporting project progress and performance.

• Interfaces with Bechtel management and client counterparts for cost presentations.
• Prepares and presents cost engineering information.
• Coordinates the development, multi‑discipline inputs, checking, reviews, and approvals of the Project Financial Status Reports (PFSR) and related financial processes, as needed.
• Coordinates information input into studies. Evaluates study results and recommends conclusions for consideration.
• Reviews and analyzes comparisons of scope, quantities, performance, and cost data.
• Creates and implements measurement systems for established processes, analyzes performance metric results, and identifies improvements.
• Identifies trends and supports the change control programs.
• Develops timely and competent trend cost estimates.
• Establishes format and content of summaries and reconciliations, including segregation of cost according to level of confidence and identified areas of risk.
• Performs data analysis, identifies issues, and makes recommendations.
• Develops productivity basis to be utilized in estimates, as developed in concurrence with Construction.
• Supports cost recording, monitoring, and reporting practices for compliance with applicable standards, accuracy and consistency.

• Requires bachelor's degree and at least 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check that includes verification of employment, education, and travel.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, perform, review, and present cost engineering and cost estimating products with minimal supervision using a high level of professional judgment and knowledge.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel data analysis functions.

• Proficiency with cost processor and scheduling software (e.g., Eco Sys, P6, etc.).
• Experience with change management such as baseline change proposals and trending.

Salary Range: $90,990 - $138,760 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Location:
  
  Reston, VA