Military Veteran Opportunity - Project Controls Engineer
Bechtel Corporation
Global engineering, procurement, construction and project management firm delivering mega‑infrastructure worldwide.
Perform cost estimating, scheduling, and performance analysis to control project budgets.
13 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Knoxville, TN
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
Description
schedule planning
cost analysis
performance monitoring
milestone management
cost coding
work coordination
Identifies scope of schedule activities.
Coordinates quantity estimates for trends/baseline change proposals.
Provides performance monitoring and control functions for specific scopes of work.
Determines schedule dates for work activities within a discipline area or specialty. Determines milestones to support project schedule.
Performs cost data analysis and development.
Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties.
Conforms work sequence and activity durations per project’s execution plan for a specific discipline or specialty. Determines inter-discipline constraints or interfaces that define activity sequences.
Assists in developing specific project control accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions. This includes assisting others in the proper use and definitions for the cost accounts.
Assists in the development of requirements for updating and monitoring the schedule.
Assists discipline groups in determining what information is required from other disciplines to support schedule activities and how to interface with the assigned discipline or specialty.
Assists in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, cost coding, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports.
Works with Area/Functional personnel to coordinate work sequences with the total project plan.
Requirements
communication
project controls
engineering
microsoft office
military service
bachelor's
Skilled in oral and written communication.
Demonstrates an intermediate level understanding of Project Controls general technical skills.
Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
Proficient in Microsoft software applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Must have completed a minimum of 4 years of active-duty military service in the United States Armed Forces, with an honorable discharge.
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
Benefits
Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pre-employment drug screen
physical exam (if on-site)
background check verifying employment and education
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.