2025 University Graduate (U.S.) - Project Controls (Estimating, Scheduling & Cost) Engineer

Requisition ID:  277443

• Relocation Authorized:  National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Lake Charles, LA 
• Salary Range: $75,936 - $91,128 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant. A 15% salary uplift is provided on top of base salary for positions that are worked in New York City or San Francisco, which is subject to change depending on market conditions.).

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

 

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Overview:

Bechtel has a long tradition of technical and engineering excellence in supporting the design and construction of some of the most challenging mega projects located all over the world. Project Controls is one of the key functions within Bechtel. The function provides Estimating, Planning and Scheduling, and Cost Engineering services to the rest of the company. Locations will vary based on the project needs, and may include Houston, TX or Reston, VA, along with various project sites.

Job Summary:

Supports cost estimating, analysis, and control activities and schedule development, maintenance, reporting, and monitoring activities, as directed. For a large project or staff group, duties encompass a variety of tasks, but remain within parameters established by the procedure or process being supported. For a medium project staff group, duties encompass a variety of tasks that are required to support the project/group.

Major Responsibilities:

Project Controls

• Collects or receives, as directed, drawings and other scope definition documentation that applies to assigned discipline or commodity specialty and verifies adequacy and completeness.
• Performs, as directed, routine quantity takeoffs, within discipline or commodity specialty, from engineering and construction drawings.
• Collects and tabulates quantity data for summary comparisons and reconciliations, or verifies quantities provided by others.
• Prepares and presents cost/schedule information at meetings, as directed.

 

Cost Engineering and Estimating:

• Applies unit rates (cost and job hour) to quantities and performs extensions for total cost estimates, as assigned within a discipline or commodity specialty.
• Assembles and compiles estimate data and prepares designated portions of budgets, as directed.
• Performs routine assigned tasks related to preparation and application of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, programs, and reports.