Bechtel Corporation
2025 University Graduate (U.S.) - Project Controls (Estimating, Scheduling & Cos
Bechtel Corporation, Lake Charles, Louisiana, us, 70612
Overview
Bechtel has a long tradition of technical and engineering excellence in supporting the design and construction of major projects worldwide. This role is a 2025 University Graduate (U.S.) - Project Controls (Estimating, Scheduling & Cost) Engineer. Project Controls provides Estimating, Planning and Scheduling, and Cost Engineering services. Locations will vary based on project needs and may include Houston, TX or Reston, VA, along with various project sites. Relocation: National - Single. Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project. Work Location: Lake Charles, LA; Brownsville, TX; Port Arthur, TX. Salary Range: $75,936 - $91,128 annually (determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant). A 15% salary uplift is provided on top of base salary for positions that are worked in New York City or San Francisco, which is subject to change depending on market conditions. Requisition ID: 287306 Job Summary
Supports cost estimating, analysis, and control activities and schedule development, maintenance, reporting, and monitoring activities, as directed. For a large project or staff group, duties encompass a variety of tasks but remain within parameters established by the procedure or process being supported. For a medium project staff group, duties encompass a variety of tasks that are required to support the project/group. Major Responsibilities
Project Controls Collects or receives, as directed, drawings and other scope definition documentation that applies to assigned discipline or commodity specialty and verifies adequacy and completeness. Performs, as directed, routine quantity takeoffs, within discipline or commodity specialty, from engineering and construction drawings. Collects and tabulates quantity data for summary comparisons and reconciliations, or verifies quantities provided by others. Cost Engineering And Estimating Applies unit rates (cost and job hour) to quantities and performs extensions for total cost estimates, as assigned within a discipline or commodity specialty. Assembles and compiles estimate data and prepares designated portions of budgets, as directed. Performs routine assigned tasks related to preparation and application of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, programs, and reports. Scheduling Assists in identifying the scope associated with schedule activities, as directed. Prepares durations for schedule activities within a discipline or specialty, as directed. Gathers and organizes appropriate quantity and workforce information for an assigned discipline or specialty. Identifies information needs from other disciplines to support activities for an assigned discipline or specialty. Reports schedule deviations on assigned tasks related to a discipline or specialty. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related Business degree. Ability to conduct site walkdowns which may consist of climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces and within confined spaces, with reasonable accommodations. Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of Primavera or Microsoft Project Scheduling software, Power BI, Access, and/or Excel. Prior internship experience working in an engineering, project management, construction management environment. Prior internship or college project experience in estimating, planning and scheduling, budget control and cost control. Basic understanding of technical processes, interpretation of engineering drawings, and project management practices associated with engineering and construction projects. Ability and willingness to frequently relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsite locations. Demonstrated leadership skills. Demonstrated levels of initiative and engagement via positions of leadership in academic, sports and/or extracurricular activities. Total Rewards/Benefits
Bechtel offers a comprehensive rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 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 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards. Equal Opportunity Employer
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. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Construction
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Bechtel has a long tradition of technical and engineering excellence in supporting the design and construction of major projects worldwide. This role is a 2025 University Graduate (U.S.) - Project Controls (Estimating, Scheduling & Cost) Engineer. Project Controls provides Estimating, Planning and Scheduling, and Cost Engineering services. Locations will vary based on project needs and may include Houston, TX or Reston, VA, along with various project sites. Relocation: National - Single. Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project. Work Location: Lake Charles, LA; Brownsville, TX; Port Arthur, TX. Salary Range: $75,936 - $91,128 annually (determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant). A 15% salary uplift is provided on top of base salary for positions that are worked in New York City or San Francisco, which is subject to change depending on market conditions. Requisition ID: 287306 Job Summary
Supports cost estimating, analysis, and control activities and schedule development, maintenance, reporting, and monitoring activities, as directed. For a large project or staff group, duties encompass a variety of tasks but remain within parameters established by the procedure or process being supported. For a medium project staff group, duties encompass a variety of tasks that are required to support the project/group. Major Responsibilities
Project Controls Collects or receives, as directed, drawings and other scope definition documentation that applies to assigned discipline or commodity specialty and verifies adequacy and completeness. Performs, as directed, routine quantity takeoffs, within discipline or commodity specialty, from engineering and construction drawings. Collects and tabulates quantity data for summary comparisons and reconciliations, or verifies quantities provided by others. Cost Engineering And Estimating Applies unit rates (cost and job hour) to quantities and performs extensions for total cost estimates, as assigned within a discipline or commodity specialty. Assembles and compiles estimate data and prepares designated portions of budgets, as directed. Performs routine assigned tasks related to preparation and application of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, programs, and reports. Scheduling Assists in identifying the scope associated with schedule activities, as directed. Prepares durations for schedule activities within a discipline or specialty, as directed. Gathers and organizes appropriate quantity and workforce information for an assigned discipline or specialty. Identifies information needs from other disciplines to support activities for an assigned discipline or specialty. Reports schedule deviations on assigned tasks related to a discipline or specialty. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related Business degree. Ability to conduct site walkdowns which may consist of climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces and within confined spaces, with reasonable accommodations. Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of Primavera or Microsoft Project Scheduling software, Power BI, Access, and/or Excel. Prior internship experience working in an engineering, project management, construction management environment. Prior internship or college project experience in estimating, planning and scheduling, budget control and cost control. Basic understanding of technical processes, interpretation of engineering drawings, and project management practices associated with engineering and construction projects. Ability and willingness to frequently relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsite locations. Demonstrated leadership skills. Demonstrated levels of initiative and engagement via positions of leadership in academic, sports and/or extracurricular activities. Total Rewards/Benefits
Bechtel offers a comprehensive rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 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 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards. Equal Opportunity Employer
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. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Construction
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