Cost Engineer

Requisition ID: 301022

Relocation Authorized: National - Accompanied

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Millersport, OH

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Project Overview:

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure. The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will work with the project team to assist in the preparation, establishment, and maintenance of cost data. You will perform budget development tasks, allocation, monitoring, reporting, and analysis. You will identify cost trends for management attention, support project organizational and administrative activities, and help ensure work is completed as scheduled and on budget.

Major Responsibilities:

Performs cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, project setup, control, analysis, forecasting, and trend program coordination

Prepares and coordinates the implementation of cost reporting and ensures accuracy, as directed

Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures

Implements measurement systems for given processes, analyzes performance metric results, and identifies opportunities for improvements

Gathers and verifies data pertaining to workforce and quantities to update progress and performance reports

Prepares and presents cost information at meetings, as directed

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:

Skilled in oral and written communication with demonstrated skill in presenting scheduling information

Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes, as performed by Bechtel

Experience in Ecosys preferred

Demonstrated skill in monitoring budgets / forecasts, and analyzing costs and commitments

Ability to take initiative in project related tasks and coordination with various stakeholders

Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure effective project delivery

Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team atmosphere

Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems

Proficiency with Project Controls operating systems, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)

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