Trend Engineer

Job Description

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

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Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

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Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

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Project Overview:

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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 markets.

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The M&M global business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world.

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Job Summary:

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In this role, 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.

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Major Responsibilities:

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• Performs generally non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.
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• Coordinates the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports
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• Coordinates the development and accuracy of cost reports
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• Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency
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• Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures
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• Investigates the requirements for estimating and/or cost control data
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• Collects and classifies cost data
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• Performs budget allocation and reporting/cost control regime for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines
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• Prepares cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons
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Education and Experience Requirements:

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Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

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Required Knowledge and Skills:

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• Knowledge of estimating methods, processes, and procedures.
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• Knowledge and experience in quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, and cost and price analysis.
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• Skilled in understanding and implementing technical discipline processes, engineering drawings, quantity determinations, and mathematical and financial reports.
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• Thorough understanding of cost indices and escalation projection sources.
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• Understands and contributes to risk and contingency assessments.
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• Skilled in oral and written communications, including presentation skills and ability to address the project management team.
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• Intermediate knowledge of Excel – such as lookups, pivot tables, complex graphs.
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• Knowledge of BETK – Bechtel's internal estimating software – and understanding of how to conform the estimate details into budgets for packages is preferred.
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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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Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

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We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.