Field Cost Engineer
Job in
Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22096, USA
Listed on 2026-07-10
Listing for:
Bechtel Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-10
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Requisition : _295653_
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** Relocation Authorized:*
* ** National/International - Family*
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** Grade: 26*
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** Position to be Panel Interviewed?*
* ** No*
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** Telework Type:
Full-Time Office/Project*
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* Work Location:
Various Work Locations USA*
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** Employee Referral Amount:** **$2,500.00*
* # Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
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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;
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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 .
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Job Summary:
In this role, you will be responsible for cost control and analysis 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. This position will be based at one of our Gulf Coast Project sites (active construction activities).
# Major Responsibilities:
+ Establishes, maintains and monitors project budgets, change management, cost monitoring, cost variance analysis, quantity and craft labor reporting (QURR), and other periodic cost reports.
+ Prepares and presents various cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons.
+ Exhibits skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions using cost engineering principles and identifying trends for management attention.
+ Assists in developing unit job hour and pricing data for a specific discipline or other specialty. Performs data analysis, identifies problems, and makes recommendations.
+ Supports and engages with field engineering, construction discipline and other project professionals across various disciplines on a daily basis.
+ Actively engages in field construction execution activities, reviews construction progress and performs site walkdowns, safety reviews and coordinates cost 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:
+ General understanding of EPC contract types and work breakdown structure on large EPC jobs Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, which include cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field. Advanced knowledge of the budget monitoring of construction activities at commodity level Experience in analyzing craft productivity and recommending performance improvement strategies Experience in timely identification of potential issues and proposing mitigation steps (Change Management) Understanding of earning methodologies for actual installed quantities (Rules of Credit) Experience in working with multiple disciplines, coordinating cost activities and managing direct tasks Advanced level of knowledge in using multiple discipline-specific software applications currently used by Bechtel (e.g. Ecosys and the Microsoft Office Suite).
Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience. This is a field position a candidate
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* * be willing to work in an active construction site environment
# 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 enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
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