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Job Information
Job title

Project Cost Engineer

Company GE
Wage Not specified
Location United States, New York, Schenectady
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 7/17/2008
Description
Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Energy
Function: Engineering/Technology
Location: Schenectady, NY
Job #: 830025
Posted: Jun 19, 2008 Responsibilities

Responsible for developing/leading the Balance of Plant/Extended scope estimates for Thermal Power Plant bids. Essential functions include:

- Interpret drawings, specifications, and scope documents for thorough preparation of estimates.

- Lead a cross-functional team to develop, review, and sign-off on Balance of Plants (BOP) cost estimates.

- Peer review cost estimates of other team members.

- Complete variance analysis on actual vs. budgeted amounts for BOP/extended scope.
Qualifications

- Bachelors Degree in Engineering Discipline &/or Construction Management.

- A minimum of 2 years experience preparing project estimates in power industry.

- Green Belt certification (GE employees only).

Desired

- Field experience in power industry IGCC (Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle, Pulverized Coal).

- Experience negotiating with construction sub-contractors.

- Cost estimating experience in Large Construction/Construction Management organization.

- Working knowledge of cost estimating software.

- Expert in process and techniques used for parametric cost estimating & variance analyses.

- Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation and influencing skills.

- Multi-disciplined estimating capability (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical).
General

This position is in PPS (Power Plant Systems) in the ITO Support & Growth Function located in Schenectady, NY.
GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if you are contacted by GE regarding a position of employment, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact.df-tc

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Project Cost Engineer
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