Cost Engineer

Requisition ID: 280102 

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Riyadh 

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Bechtel has been involved over the last 80 years in some of the world’s busiest and most complex airport projects, including Greenfield and Brownfield developments. In the GCC, we have held significant roles on King Khalid, King Fahad, Dubai, Hamad, and Muscat international airports. As we consider the future of aviation globally and in the GCC, we are very enthusiastic about the future of aviation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

We are currently considering candidates with aviation, other transportation or complex public accessible building project experience to provide project management consultancy services (including technical, commercial and construction management) for a major infrastructure project in Riyadh should it be awarded to Bechtel. This posting serves as an expression of interest only.

In this role, you will perform routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities and support the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, preparation of cost data, and the project trend program. You will assist with budget allocation and developing quantity takeoffs, project codes, and application unit rates. Your work will help ensure projects stay on budget and excel. 

• 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 
• Supports the preparation of cost data for proposals or contracts 
• Assists in the development of quantity takeoffs for a specific discipline or specialty 
• Assists in developing specific project codes of accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions 
• Supports the project trend program 
• Assists in the development and application of unit rates (cost and job hours) to quantity takeoffs 

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience

• Prior experience working as client representation or in PM/CM role preferred. 
• Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications currently used in Bechtel (PC Works or Primavera and Microsoft Office Applications, for example).
• Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes, and understanding of Controller instructions, which impact Project Controls (including Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Determination Data).
• Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Prior Middle-East work experience preferred.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.

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