Requisition ID: 299698

- Relocation Authorized: International - Camp
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Escondida

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Project Overview:

Escondida New Truck Shop:
The Escondida New Truck Shop (ENTS) Project involves construction of a modern truck shop, located northeast of the existing facility, with 24 bays measuring 24m x 24m, plus eight bays for auxiliary equipment measuring 18m x 24m. The new shop is located outside the mine's facilities and near the mine road that deposits ore into the sulfide stockpile. The scope also includes construction of a new warehouse adjacent to the shop.

Job Summary:

The Senior Engineer of Costs and Field Planning will be responsible for the control, analysis, projection and reportability of costs and schedule associated with two scopes of the project: the construction of the new concrete batching plant and the operation/production of the existing plant. You will act as the focal point of Project Controls in the field, delivering timely and reliable information that supports the decision-making of the project management.

The main focuses of the role will be:

- Manage and keep updated the cost control and scope planning dashboard.
- Control the budget of the concrete supply contract, including commitments, incurred and projections.
- To plan and control the production of concrete, monitoring the progress and compliance with the plan.




- Control and monitor costs, progress and schedule of the construction of the new plant.
- Control man hours and scope staffing, ensuring up-to-date information for the General Staffing Plan of the project.

This position will be based on terrain, Antofagasta region, in turn 8x6 or 5x2 to be defined.

Major Responsibilities:

- Coordinating with other members of the project team and providing cost and planning support.
- Executing the cost control and planning activities, in accordance with the contractual requirements, objectives and procedures established by Bechtel and the customer.
- Preparing cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis and cost and quantity comparisons, when required.
- Preparing cost trend estimates in support of the project's cost trend program.
- Monitoring and support the registration, tracking and reporting processes of costs and planning, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
- Getting information from suppliers to update the cost database.
- Participating in meetings and discussions with suppliers.
- Being responsible for the development and accuracy of cost and planning reports.
- Checking the consistency with previous reports to ensure the compatibility of the information.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

- Experience in Project Control/Cost Management.
- Experience in engineering and construction management projects, ideally in mining, usually acquired over time through specialized instruction or hands-on experience.
- Experience in engineering, procurement, contracting and construction.
- Demonstrated experience in the execution, monitoring and evaluation of cost engineering activities, including cost estimation, cost control and cost analysis.




- Demonstrated ability in budget/forecast monitoring and cost and commitment analysis.
- Experience in preparing cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis and cost and quantity comparisons.
- Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to work in a team and be proactive.
- Demonstrated flexibility to respond to urgent project requirements and/or adapt to changes in priorities.
- Skills to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Strong command of Microsoft tools, especially Excel.
- Desirable handling of Power BI, but not exclusive
- Knowledge Primavera P6.
- Knowledge of EcoSys software is desirable but not exclusive.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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📌 Senior Schedule/Cost Engineer - Batch Plant (Antofagasta)
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📍 Antofagasta