Senior Cost Engineer Process Plant GCC

About Bechtel Corporation

Bechtel Corporation, established in 1898, has completed over 25,000 projects across 160 countries. The company operates in the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing and Technology markets, providing services from initial planning to operations. Bechtel is committed to its Vision, Values, and Commitments, which guide its operations and customer interactions.

Project Overview: Ar Rjum Gold Project

The Ar Rjum Project is a greenfield gold development located in Saudi Arabia, approximately 200 km northeast of Taif towards Riyadh, and 26 km south of Al Mouwayh. This project includes three open-pit mining operations with associated waste dumps and ore stockpiles, a processing plant, tailings management facilities, and supporting infrastructure such as water and power supply, maintenance facilities, offices, and accommodation villages.

Role Summary: Senior Cost Engineer, Process Plant

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer for the Process Plant on the Ar Rjum Project in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves comprehensive cost analysis and control activities for the General Construction Contractor, specifically covering Concrete, Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Platework, Electrical, and Instrumentation scopes for the Process Facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing cost forecasts, reviewing cost trends, and implementing project cost control requirements, providing detailed analysis to address cost engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cost budgets and ensure accurate cost and cashflow forecasts using the change management system.
• Perform ongoing cost and cashflow analysis.
• Monitor contractor progress, verify monthly incurred costs, and prepare monthly accruals and variance analysis.
• Ensure approved trends and changes are integrated into the overall project Estimate at Completion (EAC) and budget for cost and quantities.
• Prepare routine performance reports and specialized studies related to the assigned scope for presentation to project, corporate, or customer management teams.
• Maintain open communication with other organizations to support cost engineering analysis and control activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in cost engineering, preferably within process plant or heavy industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience in cost control activities for large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in preparing cost forecasts, analyzing cost trends, and implementing cost control measures.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying and solving cost engineering challenges.

Work Environment and Company Culture

This full-time position is based in Saudi Arabia, with project locations near Taif and Riyadh. Bechtel fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, valuing a multitude of nationalities, cultures, and experiences. The company is committed to being a workplace where every colleague feels a sense of belonging, is respected, and is supported in their professional goals. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.