Startup Project Controls Engineer

Requisition ID: 279892

Relocation Authorized: National – Family

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Oak Ridge, TN

# Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

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# Project Overview:

Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel’s government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S. and British governments. Its successes include many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, environmental restoration, defense, space, energy, and national and homeland security. This position will provide support to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) located at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

UPF is a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar project and will be a first-of-its-kind complex for enriched uranium operations in support of Y-12 missions. UPF is one of the Department of Energy’s largest investments in Tennessee since the Manhattan Project and one of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s largest construction projects. When complete, UPF will: replace a 70-year-old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provide enriched uranium capabilities well into the future.

The UPF project works on a 4/10 schedule. Start times are flexible but the standard work week is: Monday – Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; successful candidate must provide proof of US citizenship in order to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check. All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable.

# Job Summary:

In this role, you will perform project cost estimating, analysis, and control activities for the Construction Startup Team. You will identify cost trends for management attention, support project organizational and administrative activities, and ensure work is completed as scheduled. Your data analysis will provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges. #LI-LO1

# Major Responsibilities:

Coordinates cost engineering/planning and scheduling needs to projects

Coordinates with all departments to ensure understanding of total project schedule activities

Identifies schedule considerations and problems resulting from inter-discipline or functional restraints and interfaces

Monitors and reports critical path and schedule performance of the total project

Conducts project schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule activities. Collects and analyzes alternatives for schedule improvement

Coordinates cost recording, monitoring, & reporting practices for compliance with applicable standards

Coordinates the development and accuracy of cost reports

Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures

Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of detailed project risk register through ongoing reviews to ensure data quality, accuracy, and timeliness including facilitation support during the risk workshops, risk identification sessions and other risk related activities

# Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelors degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Must be a US citizen

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, which includes verification of employment and education

Must be able to obtain site security badge for access to work site

# Required Knowledge and Skills:

Professional with an understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of issue

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires a review of a variety of factors

Demonstrates judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Networks and connects with internal and external personnel in own area of expertise

# Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the worlds 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 Bechtel Total Rewards

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