Trend Engineer

Job Summary:

Major Responsibilities:

• 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
• Collects and classifies cost data
• Performs budget allocation and reporting/cost control regime for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines
• Identifies cost trends for management attention
• Prepares cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons

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:

• Knowledge of estimating methods, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge and 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.
• Understands and contributes to risk and contingency assessments.
• Skilled in oral and written communications, 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 understanding of how to conform the estimate details into budgets for packages is preferred.

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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