Senior Cost Engineer - Facilities Engineering & Projects

About the role

Chevron ENGINE, the Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center in Bengaluru, is hiring a Senior Cost Engineer for its Facilities Engineering & Projects team. The role sits in the Engineering Services organization and covers cost management on a capital project or a portfolio of projects, including cost estimation, budget development, cost tracking and financial reporting so that projects stay within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Help develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures for budgeting, cost controls, planning, scheduling and forecasting.
• Develop project controls plans, cost estimates and schedules according to the Chevron Cost Engineering Handbook and the Capital Projects Management System (CPMS).
• Support documentation for project funding appropriation and business planning.
• Configure, maintain and administer cost control systems, ensuring accurate interfaces with accounting and procurement systems.
• Track project progress, earned value and deviations, and provide project performance analysis.
• Develop monthly project cost and schedule status reports.
• Implement the Cost Management of Change (CMOC) process and manage approved budget changes, updating cost forecasts and schedules.
• Take part in cost and schedule assurance, risk management and contingency drawdown strategies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in engineering or a related field from a recognized (AICTE) university.
• Experienced cost engineer with strong involvement in cost estimating, planning, scheduling, project control and project reporting.
• Proactive, process-driven and detail-oriented, able to work with people and spot potential issues.
• Preferred: 12+ years of cost engineering experience, understanding of project execution planning and risk management for capital projects, and broad knowledge of industry trends and best practices.

What we offer

• Opportunities to take part in world-leading energy projects and grow within an inclusive, collaborative workplace.
• Structured learning, mentorship and digital tools that support focus and well-being.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting health, well-being and work-life balance.
• Standard work week Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1:30pm to 10:30pm.

Chevron does not sponsor employment visas or consider candidates on time-limited visa status for this position. Applications are submitted through the online application form.