Requisition ID: 293704
* Relocation Authorized: None
* Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
* Work Location: Brisbane, QLD
Project Overview
Bechtel helps customers deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex, and multi-disciplined projects create jobs, grow economies, and provide opportunities for local and regional communities. The Eva Copper Mine Project is a greenfield resource poised to become the largest new mine in Queensland, Australia. It is located in Cloncurry on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon people. The Project is owned by Harmony, a world-class gold and copper mining and development company with assets in South Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. Bechtel is delivering the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) scope for the Eva Copper Process Plant and Non-Process Infrastructure. Bechtel is providing these EPC services across all disciplines and functions for this exciting capital project.
Job Summary
Reporting to the project Lead cost the Senior Cost Engineer - Site reporting will be responsible for cost, estimating, analysis and other project control activities for the Project’s site packages 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 is a fulltime position with possible work from home options as 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 function or project leadership.
Major Responsibilities
* Prepares contract bid documentation – including pricing schedules, method of measurement, and reporting requirements – to support requests for proposals for medium- to high-complexity purchase orders and construction contracts, for a range of remuneration structures.
* Review and understanding of Engineering scopes of work in support of the development of pricing schedules and other documentation
* Provides detailed, specialised cost analysis to support the commercial evaluation of tenders Monitors cost and commitment of assigned purchase orders and contract packages.
* 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 specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures. Collects and classifies cost data.
* Prepares cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons.
* Reviewing and understanding all relevant project documents relating to cost control of allocated packages
* Reviewing and certifying contractor progress claims for payment Reviewing cost commitment and expenditure information for input to cost control and reporting system (Ecosys)
* Support of works contractors in establishing routine reporting in line with Project requirements
* Monitor the development of contractor’s reporting deliverables to the required format and standard Producing cost status reports and advising management of any forecast cost overruns;
* Maintaining accessible cost control registers and dashboards
* Monitors cost and commitment of assigned purchase orders and contract packages
Education and Experience Requirements
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 - 10 years of relevant 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 level of 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.
* Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.
Total Rewards/Benefits
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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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