Requisition ID: 276046
Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: San Jose, CA
Salary Range: $90,990 - $138,760 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant).
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Project Overview
Bechtel has been appointed by The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to provide Construction Management Services for Phase II (BSVII) of The BART Silicon Valley Program. The Program further extends the BART system from the Berryessa Station in north San Jose, through downtown San Jose, and continuing to Santa Clara University.
This landmark project is a six mile, four-station extension, linking the Phase I terminus at the Berryessa/North San Jose BART station to the Santa Clara Station in the City of Santa Clara. BSVII is planned to include a 54-foot single-bore tunnel, three underground stations, one at-grade station and a maintenance facility.
Position Summary
The cost engineer will be responsible to perform cost estimating, analysis, and control activities, as directed for the tunnel and trackwork package. The project controls team is working as part of the Client’s team and on behalf of the Client to provide management and oversight of the multiple small and large Contractors that are under contract with the Client.
Responsibilities
Assists in preparing cost data and analysis for the tunnel and trackwork package under supervision from a Lead Cost engineer.
Participates in developing and presenting training classes on designated subjects and on-the-job training programs.
Develops and applies unit rates (cost and jobhours) to quantity takeoffs and to otherwise developed quantities within a discipline or other specialty as presented by the tunnel and trackwork contractors.
Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures.
Prepare and coordinate monthly invoices and cost reports.
Assists in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports. Performs performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications, including the consistent use of applicable procedures.
Independently provides financial reporting and trending, with oversight.
Assists in developing specific project codes of accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions. This includes training in the proper use and definitions for the cost accounts.
Investigates the requirements for estimating and/or cost control data for a specific discipline/other specialty application.
Collects and classifies cost engineering data.
Performs data analysis and development.
Qualifications and Skills
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Management, and 8 plus years’ experience. In Lieu of degree relevant project controls experience with an emphasis on project planning in the Engineering and Construction industry.
Experience performing statistical analysis, and computer operations, or skilled in understanding technical processes, engineering drawings, quantity determinations, and mathematical and financial reports.
Additional Qualifications
Skilled in oral and written communication.
Knowledge in the use of computers for executing work processes.
Basic level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel.
Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
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Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.
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