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Trend / Cost Engineer

Bechtel Corporation
full-time
Indiana
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

<p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Requisition ID: 300102</strong> </span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span id="cke_bm_347S" style="display:none"> </span>Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family</strong> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong>Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project</strong> </span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong>Work Location: Fairbanks Township, IN</strong></span></li></ul><p> </p><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">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. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">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. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Core to Bechtel is our <a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" title="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" href="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Vision, Values and Commitments</span></a>. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our <a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: none;">extraordinary teams building inspiring projects</span></a> in our <a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" title="https://impact.bechtel.com/" href="https://impact.bechtel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Impact Report</span></a>. </span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Project Overview:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Infrastructure GBU’s Renewables & Clean Power business line is executing the <strong>Maple Creek Combined Cycle Power Project</strong>, a new natural gas-fired generation facility designed to provide reliable, efficient, and flexible power to support growing energy demand. The project will be executed utilizing Bechtel’s Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) methodology to drive safe, predictable, and efficient field execution through integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Startup planning.</span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Job Summary:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the trend program including estimating, analysis and control activities with significant non-routine requirements. You will prepare cost studies, review cost trends, and develop and implement project requirements for cost control and forward-looking analysis.<span style="color: white;">#LI-ML1</span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Major Responsibilities:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Collaborates with project stakeholders across engineering, supply chain, and construction to identify and analyze cost trends for management attention. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepares cost estimates using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Performs generally non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinates the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinates the development and accuracy of cost reports. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Investigates the requirements for estimating and/or cost control data. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Collects and classifies cost data for use in forward-looking trend analysis.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Education and Experience Requirements:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field required</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Required Knowledge and Skills:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated experience in executing, monitoring, and evaluating cost engineering activities, including cost estimation, cost control, and cost analysis.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience performing cost trend estimates in support of project cost trend programs.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Outstanding oral and written communication skills.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Thorough knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes, as well as a solid understanding of relevant Controller instructions that affect Project Controls</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracting, construction, and startup processes, in accordance with Bechtel's operational standards.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with preparation of cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrate innovative thinking and application of new techniques to meet specific needs, as required.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience on large EPC projects.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Total Rewards/Benefits:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at <a href="https://www.bechtel.com/about/life-at-bechtel/total-rewards/" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Bechtel Total Rewards</a></span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Diverse teams build the extraordinary:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQGhaeRJsU">Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.</a></span></span></p></div></div></div><p style="text-align:center" align="center"> </p><p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em><strong><span style="color:#3f3f3f">Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to </span></strong></em><span style="color:black"><a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="mailto:acesstmt@bechtel.com"><strong>acesstmt@bechtel.com</strong></a></span></span></span></p>

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Location

Indiana

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