Cost Engineer with a Focus on Trend Analysis

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Bechtel Corporation Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to join our team in this key role. As a Cost Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of project-specific cost control and reporting procedures, estimating, analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements.

About the Role

This is a challenging opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the success of our projects. The successful candidate will have a strong background in cost engineering and trend analysis, with experience in implementing project-specific cost control and reporting procedures.

Responsibilities
  1. Trend detection, recording, monitoring, and reporting to the project management team.
  2. Forecasting cost and schedule impacts on budget resulting from trends and suggesting mitigation plans.
  3. Understanding Bechtel's trend process and subcontracts/key requirements for changes in contracts.
  4. Assisting in analysis of specially assigned change-related initiatives or work planning requiring detailed change assessment and response planning efforts.
  5. Supporting the overall trend program schedule and initiating trend focus meetings through cooperation with all disciplines to achieve a successful trend programme.
  6. Preparing and analyzing comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects. Performing productivity analysis of Construction operations and verifying results.
  7. Developing innovative new techniques to meet specific needs, as required.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
  • Knowledge of estimating methods, processes, and procedures.
  • Experience in quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, and cost and price analysis.
  • Skilled in understanding and implementing technical discipline processes, engineering drawings, quantity determinations, and mathematical and financial reports.
  • Thorough understanding of cost indices and escalation projection sources.
  • Ability to understand and contribute to risk and contingency assessments.
  • Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills and ability to address the project management team.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Excel – such as lookups, pivot tables, complex graphs.
  • Knowledge of BETK – Bechtel's internal estimating software – and how to conform estimate details into budgets for packages.
Compensation Package

The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000-$160,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.



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