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Senior Cost Engineer

Job in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22090, USA
Listing for: Bechtel Corporation
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Estimator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 123400 - 178500 USD Yearly USD 123400.00 178500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Relocation Authorized:
    National
    - Family
  • Telework Type:
    Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location:

    Houston, TX, Reston, VA
  • Salary Range for Reston, VA only: $123,400 - $178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Requisition

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

    Houston, TX, Reston, VA
  • Salary Range for Reston, VA only: $123,400 - $178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by 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.

Job Summary

In this role, you will work with our Corporate Project Controls Team and be responsible for the cost analysis and control activities across the Bechtel Group of companies with significant non-routine requirements or for cost activities that require a high degree of technical skill. You will prepare cost studies, updated procedures, provide training, review cost trends and develop and implement requirements for cost control.

Your detailed analysis will provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership"

Major Responsibilities
  • Performing routine cost estimation, analysis and control activities as directed.
  • Coordinating the non-routine cost engineering/planning and scheduling needs of Corporate Project Controls.
  • Coordinating the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems and reports.
  • Coordinating the development and accuracy of cost reports.
  • Preparing specific budgets according to established standards and procedures for EPC functions.
  • Collecting and classifying cost data.
  • Performing budget allocation and reporting/cost control regime for a specific construction discipline or a group of disciplines.
  • Identifying and preparing cost trends for management's attention.
  • Managing change management and trending Capex.
  • Performing the development of project-specific account codes and recommendation of appropriate modifications and revisions.
  • Performing the development and application of unit rates (cost and working hours) to quantity breakdowns.
  • Preparing cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis and cost and quantity comparisons.
  • Providing projects and GBUs with cost support as needed.
  • Developing and providing training to cost engineers and other project controls professionals as needed
  • Maintain the Corporate Project Controls training schedule and the logistical administration.
  • Any other responsibilities as directed by the Corporate Cost Chief
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 in Project Control/Cost Management.
  • Experience in engineering and construction management projects, usually acquired over time through specialized instruction or hands-on experience.
  • Experience in engineering, procurement, contracting, construction and commissioning processes, according to Bechtel's operational standards.
  • Demonstrated experience in the execution, monitoring and evaluation of cost…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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