Cost Engineer - Capital

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Project Overview:

After more than 35 years operating as a successful uranium mine, the Ranger Project is entering its rehabilitation stage. Bechtel will be working alongside ERA and major stakeholder Rio Tinto to restore the land to the status of its surrounding World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. A collaborative project, this project will be developed in consultation with the Mirarr Traditional Owners and will benefit the Jabiru community.

Located 8 km east of Jabiru and 260 km south-east of Darwin, the Ranger Project will lead the way in the fast-growing area of mining closures.  Interested to learn more? Visit: https://www.riotinto.com/Operations/australia/era and https://www.energyres.com.au/

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 which require a high degree of technical skill. You will support/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:

• Performs generally non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities for Home Office and Site team
• Coordinates the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports for Home Office and Site team
• Coordinates the development and accuracy of cost reports 
• Analyzes to provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges 
• Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency 
• Support preparation of specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures 
• Reviews identified cost trends for cost effectiveness and suggesting alternatives when appropriate 
• Investigates the requirements for estimating and/or cost control data 
• Collects and classifies cost data 
• Performs budget allocation and reporting/cost control regime for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines 
• Identifies cost trends for management attention 
• Periodic site visit 
   

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in supporting project cost engineering, including cost control and analysis, cost reporting, incurred cost assessment and conducting meetings
• Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to management/client
• Intermediate 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

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