Chevron Senior Cost Engineer Job in Bengaluru, India

Job Description

Summary

Chevron ENGINE (Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center) in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to join its Projects & Engineering team. In this role, you will lead cost management for capital projects, including estimation, budget development, cost tracking, and financial reporting. As a Chevron Senior Cost Engineer, you will help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while supporting strategic financial planning. Ideal candidates are experienced cost engineers with a strong background in project controls, capital project execution, and risk management within the oil & gas or energy sector.

Job Details at a Glance

Key Responsibilities

As a Chevron Senior Cost Engineer, you will:

• Develop project controls plans, cost estimates, and schedules according to Chevron Cost Engineering Handbook and CPMS standards.
• Support preparation of documentation for project funding appropriation and business planning.
• Configure, maintain, and administer cost control systems and ensure integration with accounting and procurement.
• Track project progress, earned value, and deviations; deliver detailed project performance analysis.
• Prepare monthly cost and schedule status reports for projects.
• Implement and manage the Cost Management of Change (CMOC) process.
• Manage project changes for approved budgets and update cost forecasts accordingly.
• Participate in cost and schedule assurance processes and risk management assessments.
• Evaluate contingencies through risk analysis to develop effective contingency drawdown strategies.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) for budgeting, cost control, planning, and forecasting.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Extensive experience in cost estimation, budgeting, scheduling, cost control, progress assessment, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of capital project execution, project planning, and risk management.
• Proficient in project controls systems, MS Excel, and cost reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process-driven skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and proactively identify issues with solutions.
• Broad knowledge of industry trends, cost engineering best practices, and project planning standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Engineering or related field from a recognized (AICTE) university.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost engineering for capital projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project controls, cost tracking, and financial reporting for large-scale projects.
• Experience in evaluating risks, contingencies, and cost assurance practices.

Why Join Chevron ENGINE

• Contribute to world-leading energy projects and innovative solutions.
• Advance your career in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven environment.
• Access structured learning, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.
• Work in modern, digitally enabled environments designed for focus, well-being, and productivity.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits supporting health, well-being, and work-life balance.
• Engage with emerging technologies shaping the future of energy.

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Take your career to the next level as a Chevron Senior Cost Engineer in Bengaluru, India. Visit the official Chevron Careers Page to submit your application today and join a global team driving the future of energy.