Cost Engineer | Chevron India | Bengaluru | Capital Project Management Jobs

Job Description

Summary

Chevron India is hiring a Cost Engineer at its Chevron ENGINE (Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center) in Bengaluru. This role is ideal for experienced professionals in cost management, capital project controls, and financial planning for upstream and downstream projects. The successful candidate will handle cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, supporting Chevron’s global energy operations. Join Chevron to contribute to world-class energy projects, enhance your career growth, and work in an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive environment.

Job Details at a Glance

Key Responsibilities

• Execute cost management activities for capital projects and project portfolios in upstream and downstream operations.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) for budgeting, planning, and forecasting.
• Assist in project controls planning, cost estimation, and scheduling in line with Chevron’s Cost Engineering Handbook and Capital Projects Management System (CPMS).
• Prepare and maintain project funding documentation and business planning materials.
• Configure, administer, and maintain cost control systems with accurate interfaces to accounting and procurement.
• Monitor project progress, earned value, and deviations, providing timely performance analysis.
• Generate monthly project cost and schedule status reports.
• Implement and manage Cost Management of Change (CMOC) processes and control project changes within approved budgets.
• Support cost and schedule assurance processes, risk management, and contingency planning.
• Conduct project lookbacks to ensure continuous improvement in cost engineering practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) from an AICTE-recognized university.
• 5–10 years of cross-functional experience in refineries, LNG facilities, or complex process plants.
• Hands-on experience in cost estimation, scheduling, budgeting, progress tracking, and forecasting for capital projects.
• Understanding of capital project execution and project management systems.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering, asset integrity, and refinery/LNG process technologies is preferred.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in cost engineering.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills to effectively interface with stakeholders and support project decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in cost engineering for capital projects in complex processing environments.
• Experience in project budgeting, financial reporting, and cost controls.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver results in a fast-paced, global setting.
• Strong aptitude for collaboration, mentoring, and fostering inclusive teamwork.

Why Chevron?

• Contribute to world-leading energy projects and grow your career in a global organization.
• Work in an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment.
• Access structured learning, mentorship, and career development programs.
• Benefit from digital tools, emerging technologies, and innovative project solutions.
• Comprehensive health, well-being, and work-life balance benefits.

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