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Lead cost controller

Perth
Bechtel Corporation
Posted: 23 April
Offer description

Requisition ID

293541

Location

Perth, WA. Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project.

Project Overview

Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities, including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium, and Rare Earths. The M&M global business unit has offices in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide in Australia, with execution units in the United States, Peru, Saudi Arabia, India, and other project locations worldwide.

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for estimating, analysis and control activities for projects with significant non‐routine requirements or for cost activities that 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

* 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.
* Analyze to provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges.
* Develop and implement project requirements for cost control in accordance with established Bechtel and client contractual requirements, objectives, and procedures.
* Ensure work is completed as scheduled, supporting project organizational and administrative activities.
* Prepare cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons.
* Review identified cost trends for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives when appropriate.
* Maintain open communications with other organizations to support cost engineering analysis and control activities.

Education and Experience Requirements

* Requires a 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

* Experience in directing project cost engineering, including cost control and analysis, cost reporting, incurred cost assessment, and conducting meetings.
* Experience in establishing criteria for Project Controls cost activities and in cost and commitment and incurred cost analysis and management.
* Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to management/client.
* Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start‐up work processes, as performed by Bechtel.
* Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive, including opportunities for career advancement, programs to enhance company culture, and time to recharge. For details, visit Bechtel Total Rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e‐mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com.

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