Project Estimator at Bechtel Corporation in Englewood, CO | USD119,780-182,670 | Kablio

Role

Description

cost estimating

value engineering

risk analysis

data analysis

budget development

estimating standards

Define conceptual scopes and apply contingency strategies for undefined elements.
Participate in Value Engineering studies to optimize scope and value.
Conduct cost studies using historical data and benchmarks to improve accuracy.
Lead estimates from start to finish, including planning and team coordination.
Develop and maintain estimating standards, procedures, databases, and tools.
Convert estimates into budgets, communicate assumptions, and highlight scope differences.
Present estimate packages clearly to stakeholders.
Collaborate on proposal strategies with Proposal Management and partners.
Identify and mitigate risks related to productivity, pricing, wage rates, and quantity variations.
Analyze cost and commercial data to improve estimating methods.
Prepare estimates for professional services, indirect costs, temporary facilities, tools, equipment, startup, insurance, and field operations.
Support bid evaluations for cost and schedule.
Document assumptions and understand client requirements.
Evaluate supplier and subcontractor data for metrics and cost analysis.
Ensure quality, accuracy, and integration of lessons learned.
Lead training and on-the-job development in estimating practices.
Perform and review escalation and contingency calculations.

Requirements

bachelor's

10+ years

estimating

cost engineering

leadership

financials

Effective communicator with experience presenting estimates and insights to leadership and clients.
OTHER REQUIREMNTS: Proficient in report writing, presentations, and delivery.
Strong knowledge of cost indexes, escalation, contingency, benchmarking, and global pricing.
Deep expertise in estimating, cost engineering, and EPC execution for mining and metals projects.
Technical understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning in mining and processing facilities.
PCAPP Project Only" SCA-covered Occupation codes must include this additional statement:
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Proven ability to lead and deliver complex, multi-discipline estimates aligned with Bechtel standards.
Solid grasp of commercial and financial elements including indirect costs, insurance, taxes, invoicing, and profitabilit

Benefits

Salary Range: $119,780 - $182,670 (determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant)

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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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.

Culture + Values

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.

Environment + Sustainability

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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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People & Culture

Role

Description

cost estimating

value engineering

risk analysis

data analysis

budget development

estimating standards

Define conceptual scopes and apply contingency strategies for undefined elements.
Participate in Value Engineering studies to optimize scope and value.
Conduct cost studies using historical data and benchmarks to improve accuracy.
Lead estimates from start to finish, including planning and team coordination.
Develop and maintain estimating standards, procedures, databases, and tools.
Convert estimates into budgets, communicate assumptions, and highlight scope differences.
Present estimate packages clearly to stakeholders.
Collaborate on proposal strategies with Proposal Management and partners.
Identify and mitigate risks related to productivity, pricing, wage rates, and quantity variations.
Analyze cost and commercial data to improve estimating methods.
Prepare estimates for professional services, indirect costs, temporary facilities, tools, equipment, startup, insurance, and field operations.
Support bid evaluations for cost and schedule.
Document assumptions and understand client requirements.
Evaluate supplier and subcontractor data for metrics and cost analysis.
Ensure quality, accuracy, and integration of lessons learned.
Lead training and on-the-job development in estimating practices.
Perform and review escalation and contingency calculations.

Requirements

bachelor's

10+ years

estimating

cost engineering

leadership

financials

Effective communicator with experience presenting estimates and insights to leadership and clients.
OTHER REQUIREMNTS: Proficient in report writing, presentations, and delivery.
Strong knowledge of cost indexes, escalation, contingency, benchmarking, and global pricing.
Deep expertise in estimating, cost engineering, and EPC execution for mining and metals projects.
Technical understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning in mining and processing facilities.
PCAPP Project Only" SCA-covered Occupation codes must include this additional statement:
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Proven ability to lead and deliver complex, multi-discipline estimates aligned with Bechtel standards.
Solid grasp of commercial and financial elements including indirect costs, insurance, taxes, invoicing, and profitabilit

Benefits

Salary Range: $119,780 - $182,670 (determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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.

Culture + Values

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.

Environment + Sustainability

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Articles

Our Services

Careers – Construction Services

Job Fraud Alert

People & Culture