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Project Overview:

Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass is the systems contractor selected by the Department of Defense’s Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives program to design, build, systemize, test, operate, and close a facility to destroy the chemical weapons stockpile at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky. The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) will safely destroy 523 tons of mustard and nerve agent in projectiles and rockets. Neutralization followed by supercritical water oxidation is the technology selected by the Department of Defense to destroy the nerve agent, while the Explosive Destruction Technology will be used to destroy the mustard in the Blue Grass chemical weapons stockpile.

Candidates for unescorted access to the Chemical Limited Area must successfully clear National Agency Check with Local Check (NACLC). All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. The ability to obtain/maintain access to the Blue Grass Army Depot is required. Must be physically fit and able to work safely at an operating plant. Eligible applicants must be a US Citizen and successfully go through a government screening process. Based on project goals and objectives, candidates established within our local community are desirable.

A successful Cost Engineer will collaborate with their lead/supervisor to perform cost control, analysis, and management tasks. These will include collaboration with Planners/Schedulers, change control team members, Control Account and Functional Managers, risk management related tasks and reporting work processes. The successful candidate will have an innovative approach to completing their work and will possess or quickly develop strong automation and data analytics skills. They will also require strong communication skills to support frequent interaction with other members of the project team to develop solutions to execution challenges. All work will be carried out within established Project Controls processes and procedures that comply with Bechtel’s corporate requirements. #LI-EH1

Major Responsibilities:

• Understand the project scope, schedule, and cost objectives and work with the team to develop and implement successful cost control and reporting plans that integrate with the rest of the project.
• Support the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports including the following activities:
  • assisting with budget allocation and reporting/cost control for the assigned portions of the project
  • supporting the project Trend and Risk Management programs
  • assisting in the development of quantity takeoffs and development and/or application of unit rates
  • assisting in developing specific project codes of accounts and recommending appropriate modifications and revisions
  • monitoring the collection of actual costs, generating accrual information, and coding and classifying invoice and billing data within the established code of accounts
  • coordinating the development and accuracy of cost reports, including verifying consistency with previous reports
  • preparing specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures
  • preparing cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons
  • preparing job hour reports and charging analysis
  • preparing and maintaining key cost reports.
• Collaborate with project team members to identify, analyze, and provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges.

Education and Experience Requirements:

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

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident per contract requirements.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that includes verification of employment and education.
• Experience performing Excel data analysis and preparing reports to communicate results to management.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office and other standard industry productivity software tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and perform work both independently and as part of team to meet project objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of project management practices used in the major construction industry customarily acquired through specialized instruction or practical experience over time.
• Experience in one or more of the core Project Controls disciplines – Cost, Schedule, Estimating, Change Management, Risk, and/or Reporting.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and/or startup work processes typically performed on major construction projects.
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and analyzing cost functions, cost control, and financial reporting systems data.
• Familiarity with performance and progress reporting, including unit rate and pricing variance analysis
• Familiarity with procurement and accounting software applications typically used on major construction projects
• Business Intelligence Analytics software such as Power BI.
• Experience with Six Sigma, LEAN, or other process control and improvement techniques.
• Flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

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