Senior Cost Controller
Bechtel Corporation
Estimates, analyses, and controls costs for large infrastructure projects.
10 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
East Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Procurement
Construction
Project Management
Master Planning
Commissioning
Startup & Operations
Sustainability Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Nuclear
Security
Environmental
Water
Civil Site Works
Energy Transition
Chemical Weapons Demilitarization
Role
What you would be doing
cost estimating
budget allocation
cost analysis
data collection
cost reporting
project management
- Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures
- Investigates the requirements for estimating and/or cost control data
- Identifies cost trends for management attention
- Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency
- Prepares cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons
- Performs budget allocation and reporting/cost control regime for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines
- Collects and classifies cost data
- Coordinates the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports
- Managing multiple small projects (300 – 400).
- Performs generally non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.
- Coordinates the development and accuracy of cost reports
What you bring
bachelor's
excel
powerbi
project controls
cost analysis
problem solving
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
- Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems.
- Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated skill in presenting cost estimating information to management.
- Experience with development and construction of major infrastructure projects. Specific airport experience is an advantage.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerBI, project controls tools and cost databases.
- Experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost analysis of major infrastructure projects.
- Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and commissioning and operations work processes.
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Company
Overview
1935
Hoover Dam Completion
The Hoover Dam stands as a landmark of early infrastructure innovation and engineering prowess.
560 vessels
WWII Shipyard Production
During WWII, the firm produced over 560 ships, significantly contributing to the war effort.
$17B
Annual Revenue
Operating at a scale of over $17 billion annually, it ranks as a major player in the construction industry.
25,000+
Global Projects Completed
Across 160 countries and all seven continents, the firm has delivered tens of thousands of infrastructure solutions.
- The firm began building railroads and dams in the American West and grew into a pioneer of mega-projects.
- Post-war, it laid massive pipelines across the Middle East and ventured into nuclear power, building the USA’s first commercial plant.
- Its projects include Boston’s complex “Big Dig” tunnel, the Channel Tunnel, and Intel megafab campuses.
- It operates in global markets across Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear/Security/Environmental sectors.
- Typical projects include highways, bridges, ports, airports, LNG plants, data-centers, environmental cleanups, and nuclear facilities.
- Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects.
- We live for a challenge – make our customers’ ambitions a reality; adapt quickly and always look for a better way.
- We do the right thing – exercise the highest level of integrity and ethics; create a positive legacy through purposeful and sustainable projects.
- We take care of each other – safety and well-being above all; treat each other with the utmost respect.
- We succeed together – embrace our differences, seek diverse views, and listen to understand; foster a deep sense of belonging.
- We build trust – develop lasting 'One Team' relationships with our colleagues, customers, and partners; hold ourselves accountable to deliver excellence.
50% by 2030
Fleet Emissions Reduction
Aims to cut fleet emissions by half by 2030, targeting major Scope 1 and 2 fuel-related emissions.
Net Zero 2050
Emissions Goal
Committed to achieving net zero emissions across all Scopes by 2050.
- Developing and implementing formal climate action plans on all reportable projects to reduce and manage emissions.
- Testing hybrid/solar light plants, hybrid generation with energy storage, hybrid dozers/excavators, electric trucks/ATVs, and telematics to reduce idling.
- Created CleanBuild™ 2.0 tool to predict project carbon footprint including embodied and operational GHG emissions.
- Training global supply chain team in net-zero practices, engaging suppliers, and evaluating alternative concrete materials.
- Collaborating with equipment manufacturers to accelerate next-generation hybrid and electrified construction equipment.
- Participant in Corporate Coalition for Innovation & Technology toward Net Zero (CCITNZ) alongside GE, GM, Honeywell, Invenergy and others.
900 Colleagues
Completed MARC Program
A large number of colleagues have successfully completed the MARC gender equity program.
150+ Participants
Women@Bechtel Conference 2022
The conference gathered over 150 in-person participants and hundreds more remotely, showcasing its global reach.
260 Female Professionals
Engineering & Safety Roles
Prominent female workforce involved in engineering and safety roles, highlighting gender diversity.
Top 100 Inclusive Workplaces
2022 Recognition
Recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces in the U.K., reflecting strong diversity efforts.
- Achieved ISO 30415 certification for Diversity and Inclusion, the first construction company in the U.K.
- Participates in eight Business Resource Groups, supporting inclusivity and diversity.
- Received national certification in Chile (NCh3262) for addressing gender pay gaps and workplace issues.
- Launched Boundless@Bechtel in 2023 to enhance disability inclusion.
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