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Project Overview:
Bechtel’s is focussed on renewables and clean energy in order to help our customers deliver transformational renewables and clean energy projects.
Bechtel renewables and Clean Power team is currrently bidding for a number of solar farm, battery storage, transmission and wind farms across Australia with a view to execute these projects in the coming years.
Job Summary:
As Cost Engineer, 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.
Major Responsibilities:
- Performs routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities, as directed
- Supports the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports
- Assists with budget allocation and reporting/cost control for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines
- Prepares cost data for proposals or contracts
- Coordinates the development and accuracy of cost reports
- Other responsibilities as designated.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
- Previous renewable and Bechtel experience as a Cost Engineer for a project area or package preferred.
- Experience in other areas of project controls (planning, scheduling, estimating, etc.) desirable.
- PowerBI experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years of project controls experience.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing Cost Engineering functions, which include cost estimating, cost control, cost analysis and financial and other reporting.
- Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
- Skilled in oral and written communication.
Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer & commit to respond to every applicant.
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 challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.
With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.
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