Senior HLW Project Controls Engineer, WTCC - Bechtel Corporation

# Requisition ID: _278829_ + **Relocation Authorized:** **National - Family** + **Telework Type:** **Full-Time Office/Project** + **Work Location:** **Richland, WA** + **Salary Range: $90,990 - $160,220 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant).** # Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: 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. 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. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report . # Project Overview: Bechtel is designing, constructing, and commissioning the world's largest radioactive waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy at the Hanford Site in southeastern Washington State. The Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant will use vitrification technology to process and solidify 56 million gallons (210 million liters) of radioactive and chemical waste stored at the Hanford site, which is a byproduct of plutonium production during World War II and the Cold War era. The project is the largest undertaking of its kind and one of DOE's most technically challenging cleanup projects. Its construction spans 65 acres (26 hectares) with four major nuclear facilities Pretreatment, Low-Activity Waste Vitrification, High-Level Waste Vitrification and Analytical Laboratory as well as operations and maintenance buildings, utilities, other support facilities. # Job Summary: A successful Senior Project Controls Cost Engineer will collaborate with their lead/supervisor to perform cost/schedule engineering and/or implementing change control, risk management, project financial controls, and reporting work processes. All work will be carried out within established Project Controls processes and procedures that comply with certified EVMS standards and Bechtel's corporate requirements. The successful candidate will also have an innovative approach to completing their work, advanced automation skills, and/or Business Intelligence Analytics, and will require frequent interaction with other members of the project team to develop solutions to execution challenges. \#LI-LO1 # Major Responsibilities: + Understand the project scope, schedule, and cost objectives and work with assigned department(s) to develop and implement a plan for successful execution. + Perform cost engineering, change control, risk management, and/or reporting activities in coordination with other members of the Project Controls team that require a moderate level of technical skill and experience. + Conduct cost control and performance analysis activities, as well as basic cost estimating tasks related to the assigned scope. + Actively participate in project risk management and change control processes, as needed. + Prepare routine performance reports and special studies related to assigned scope for presentation to project, corporate, and/or customer management team(s). + Collaborate with other project team members to identify, analyze, and provide innovative solutions to cost engineering and planning/scheduling challenges. + Complete all work in compliance with the project's certified Earned Value Management System and corporate procedure requirements necessary to maintain the integration of the project's resource loaded Integrated Master Schedule, Cost Processor, and associated software tools. + Assists in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, cost coding, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports, including Quantity Unit Rate Report (QURR). + Performs performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications. + Performs cost data analysis and development for monthly reviews, monthly variance analysis for Control Account Managers, monthly reporting to DOE of engineering cost/schedule variances. + Prepares cost backup for change control trends using Cobra. + Performs charge coding direction and prepares estimated actuals for construction subcontracts and materials. + Understands and supports Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). + Coordinates quantity estimates for trends/baseline change proposals. + Assists in developing specific project control accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions. This includes training in the proper use and definitions for the cost accounts. # Education and Experience Requirements: + **Level 1:** Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) with 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience. + **Level 2:** Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) with 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience. + 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. + Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. + Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship. # Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Skilled in oral and written communication. + Knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and / or plant operations customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience. + Proficiency in scheduling software applications (Primavera P6), cost processing applications (COBRA) and software applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI. + Experience in Project Controls with an understanding of Project Controls general technical skills and tools. + Flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities. + Ability to work under pressure. + Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives. + Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present schedule analysis with minimal supervision using a high level of professional judgment and knowledge using P6 and summary graphical layouts. + Knowledge of engineering, procurement, material and craft performance methods and reporting (Bechtel Engineering Performance Report, Bechtel Procurement System, Bechtel Quantity Unit Rate Report). + Experience with change management such as baseline change proposals and trending. + Knowledge and/or work experience with ANSI 748 compliant Earned Value Management System on a DOE project. + Experience in Project Accounting and/or Project Financial Management. + Previous Waste Treatment Project (WTP) experience. + Experience in multiple Project Controls roles and disciplines or other functions. # Total Rewards/Benefits: 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 Bechtel Total Rewards # Diverse teams build the extraordinary: 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. 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. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. **_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_** **acesstmt@bechtel.com**