Program Trend Engineer

Title: Program Trend Engineer

Requisition ID: 299657 

Relocation Authorized: National - Single 

Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 

Work Location: Houston, TX

Job Description:

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Project Overview:

The Cheniere Corpus Christi Liquefaction (CCL) Project is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility located on the north shore of Corpus Christi Bay in Gregory, Texas. The 1,000+ acre facility started bulk early works in July 2015 as the first greenfield export facility in the United States. Bechtel has successfully and safely completed construction and it now consists of three operating Trains process with an LNG production capacity of approximately 15 million tons per year (MTPA), three LNG storage tanks with combined capacity of 480,000 cubic meters of LNG, 2 Jetty superstructures that can accommodate the world’s largest vessels, and dozens of associated buildings and utilities. Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project Stage 3 (CCL3) is a new phase at the existing CCL facility and will consist of seven midscale liquefaction trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 10 MTPA, and associated infrastructure including utilities. CCL3 will perform all this work predominantly on a direct hire basis with support from only a few specialty and service subcontractors. 

Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for estimating, analysis and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for cost activities which require a high degree of technical skill. You will prepare cost studies, review cost trends, and develop and implement project requirements for cost control. Your detailed analysis will provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges and periodically present it to Senior Management.

 "This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership” . #LI-CS1

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs generally non-routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities.
• Supports Change Manager with trend estimate and familiar with estimating line details.
• Coordinates the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports.
• Coordinates the development and accuracy of cost reports.
• Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency.
• Prepares specific budgets and trend uploads in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures.
• Investigates the requirements for estimating and/or cost control data. Collects and classifies cost data.
• Performs budget allocation and reporting/cost control regime for disciplines.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 3-5  years of relevant experience or 5-8 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in executing, monitoring, and evaluating cost engineering activities, including cost estimation, cost control, and cost analysis.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Competent in understanding of engineering, procurement, contracting, construction, and startup processes, in accordance with Bechtel's operational standards.
• Experience reviewing designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives when appropriate.
• Experience with preparation of cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons. Develops innovative new techniques to meet specific needs, as required.

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