Job Description

• Relocation Authorized:  National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Richland, WA
• Salary Range: $61,030 - $106,600 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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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:

Supports the project by participating in internal and external cost and schedule reviews, performing cost tracking and reconciliation, and creating and updating Level 4 as well as detailed subject schedules. In addition, this position will support long range planning efforts along with support to dedicated integrated project teams. #LI-KL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Obtains required schedule information by all disciplines/functions.
• Identifies restraints and effect on the total project schedule.
• Coordinates with all departments to ensure understanding of total project schedule needs.
• Responsible for total integration of scheduled 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.
• Recommends alternatives for schedule improvement to project team for discussion and/or decision.    
• Responsible for leading, when requested, the development and review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources/costs required to affect such plans.    
• Monitors cost recording, monitoring, and reporting practices for compliance with applicable standards.
• Responsible for the development and accuracy of cost reports.
• Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility and consistency.  
• Responsible for cost engineering and cost analysis/control activities for projects with significant nonroutine requirements or for discipline/projects/proposal cost activities which require a high degree of technical skilled experience.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to cost engineering guidance to area & functions.  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Level I: Bachelor's degree with less than 1 year of experience or 4-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Level II: Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, 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.     
• Possess the legal right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, which include cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office.   
• Skilled in oral and written communication.      
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Cobra software applications.     
• Proficiency in using PC operating systems and several basic software applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.        
• Previous government project Earned Value Management System experience on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction job.        
• Flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.       
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.       
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives.      
• Proficiency in using multiple discipline specific applications (Cost processors, COBRA, Primavera, etc.).       
• Previous Waste Treatment Project (WTP) experience.  

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.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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