Project Controls Cost Engineer, ML2

Requisition ID: 274903 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Kennedy Space C 

 

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Project Overview

The Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2) Project is to provide the design, procurement, construction, and start-up of a launch platform for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The purpose of ML2, located at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), is to provide a launch platform for the Space Launch System (SLS), an advanced launch vehicle that will fill America’s need for deep space missions. ML2 includes many different subsystems that must operate and fit within the constraints of the structure and provide physical interface with KSC launch sites’ ground systems.

 

Position Summary

A successful Project Controls Cost Engineer on the Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2) project will collaborate with their lead/supervisor to perform various 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 EVMS standards and Bechtel’s corporate requirements. 

 

Responsibilities

• Understand the project scope, schedule, and cost objectives and work with the site team to develop and implement successful cost and execution 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.
• Coordinating maintenance of key EVMS reports, including Work Authorization Documents, WBS Dictionary Scope descriptions, Control Account Plans, and Control Account Variance Analysis Reports.
• Collaborate with project team members to identify, analyze, and provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges.
• Complete all work in compliance with the project’s Earned Value Management System and corporate procedure requirements necessary to maintain the integration of the project’s resource loaded Integrated Master Schedule, cost processor, and associated software tools.

 

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

• Level I : Bachelors from an accredited university and at least 1 year of professional experience or, in lieu of a degree, a high school diploma and at least 7 years of professional experience.
• Level II : Bachelors f