Cost Controller

**Requisition ID: 280659**
- ** Relocation Authorized: International - Family**:

- ** Telework Type: Part-Time Telework**:

- ** Work Location: Perth, WA**

**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**:
Great infrastructure transforms communities. Our customers' projects have a higher purpose - their roads, rail, communications, airports and energy projects are a gateway to a modern prosperous world. A world that caters for growing populations and keeps up with rapid technological change; a world that is resilient to economic and geophysical setbacks; a world powered by cleaner energy and systems that accelerate the path to global decarbonization; a world connected by smart and affordable transport networks to empower disenfranchised communities and unlock access to opportunities.

**Job Summary**:
As Cost Controller, you will be responsible for estimating, analysis and control 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 is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may 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**:
Level 1
- Performs generally non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.
- Coordinates the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports
- Coordinates the development and accuracy of cost reports
- Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency
- Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures
- Investigates the requirements for estimating and/or cost control data
- Other responsibilities as designated.

Level 2
- 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
- Analyses 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
- 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

**Education and Experience Requirements**:
Level 1
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Level 2
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

**Required Knowledge and Skills**:

- Ability to set-up and manage Ecosys
- Demonstrates a strong level of understanding of Project Controls general technical skills.
- Ability to effectively interface with multiple personnel and produce deliverables on time and with high quality.
- Able to work independently to meet project deadlines.

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.

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**Total Rewards/Benefits**:
There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challengin