Field Cost Engineer

Requisition ID: 279941 

•  Relocation Authorized: National/International - Accompanied 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Lake Charles, LA 

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Project Overview:

Driftwood LNG LLC is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m3 full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

Job Summary:

Field Cost engineer will provide cost analysis, change management and budget control expertise on large scale Engineering Procurement and Construction Project. Supports project organizational and administrative activities when delegated. Supervises cost engineering activities when delegated. #LI-CS1

Major Responsibilities:

• Senior project controls cost engineer supports implementation of Bechtel standard processes and procedures on projects in setting up and maintaining project budgets, change management, cost monitoring, cost variance analysis, weekly quantity and craft labor reporting (QURR), monthly and biweekly cost reporting (CoCo).
• Plans, coordinates, and directs preparation of specific budgets. Assists in developing requirements for budgeting standards.
• Support set-up of project original budget using estimating line details utilizing Bechtel COA, tracking and maintaining project budgets through project life cycle
• Supervises/ Performs cost recording, monitoring, and reporting for compliance with applicable Bechtel standards as required by Bechtel management and per project procedures and contractual requirements.
• Investigates requirements for estimating and/or cost control data for a specific discipline or other specialty applications.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons. Develops innovative new techniques to meet specific needs, as required.
• Develops input to the quarterly Project Financial Status Reporting (PFSR) which includes project cost flow, cash flow, and hours forecast
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions using cost engineering principals and identifying trends for management attention.
• Supervises/ Prepares cost trend estimates in support of project change management program
• Creates and implements measurement systems for given processes, analyzes performance metric results, and identifies improvements.  
• Assists in developing unit job hour and pricing data for a specific discipline or other specialty. Performs data analysis, identifies problems, and makes recommendations.
• Application of Earned Value Management and Value of Work Done principals to help review invoices. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 13 years of relative work experience the home office and/ or field capacity for a major EPC firm (Bechtel experience preferred) with experience on large projects. In lieu of a degree, 15 years of related work experience is required.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, which include cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office.
• Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications. Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications (Ecosys, Primavera and Microsoft Office Applications, PowerBi for example).
• Experience on Earned Value Management and Value of Work Done principals preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication and experience in presenting complex cost analysis to senior management and clients
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes, and an understanding of Controller instructions, which impact Project Controls (including Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Determination Data).
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

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