▷ [High Salary] Cost Engineering Lead

Job Description

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the worlds current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies.

Chevron&aposs vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the worlds growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all.

About The Position

Chevron ENGINE has an exciting opportunity for a Cost Engineering Lead to join the projects & engineering team. Reporting to the Cost Engineering senior Manager, this role will be based in Chevrons office in Bengaluru.

Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, and work hours are aligned to business needs. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday. These may evolve based on operational or business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The Cost Engineering Lead is part of the Engineering Services organization within the Chevron ENGINE Center and leads a team that provides cost estimating, planning/scheduling, and project controls services for capital projects or portfolios of projects in upstream and downstream. This role ensures standardized, scalable cost engineering processes, data digitalization, performance measurement, and improvement initiatives. This position actively advocates cost engineering principles, promoting a One Team mentality across multifunctional teams in support of the delivery of competitive, predictable, and realistic cost and schedule performance.

- Lead cost engineering services for upstream and downstream capital projects and small project portfolios.
- Assess and implement cost engineering processes and tools.
- Facilitate performance measurement through benchmarking, KPIs, and project lookbacks.
- Enhance data quality and accuracy by implementing cost engineering digital platforms.
- Align processes with best practices and business needs for continuous improvement.
- Support ENGINE recruiting efforts and establish the Cost Engineering function within ENGINE.

About You

We know our greatest resource is the ingenuity, creativity and innovation of our people. Applications from motivated, talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.

To Be Considered For This Role, Applicants Should Have

- Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (B.E./B.Tech.) from a recognized (AICTE) certified university.
- Demonstrated skills in assessment of established cost engineering systems and development of shaping plans for improvements and initiatives.
- Fundamental knowledge of industry trends, lessons learned and best practices.
- 10- 15 years of Cost Engineering experience (estimating, scheduling, cost control, management of change, progress measurement and assessment, forecasting)
- Experience in project execution planning and risk management for capital projects, project management systems and execution of downstream and/or upstream facilities and well programs.
- Supervisory experience.

Demonstrated ability to create and maintain an inclusive work environment. Ability to effectively work in a One Team environment that requires collaboration and influential leadership. Engages, empowers, and inspires others to achieve and grow themselves and others.

Ability to effectively interface, build relationships, and influence other functional groups. Consistently demonstrated strong communication skills (both written and verbal) to keep stakeholders informed and aligned on plans.

Proven ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously while delivering results in cost estimating, forecasting, budgeting, progress tracking, and interfacing with Finance. Balance day-to-day support issues with longer term projects. Identify potential opportunities and work them to completion. Proactive, decisive, accepts accountability.

Demonstrated ability to actively foster a learning culture and help a team or organization change for the better. Champions development and aligns talent to meet business needs. A clear, passionate attitude for growing and developing Cost Engineering capabilities. Able to assess development fit for team members and development assignment experiences. Experienced with performance evaluations and career development. Seeks and provides regular feedback. Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring others.

What We Can Offer You

Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way.

Have the opportunity to take part in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive and collaborative workplace.

- Join a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work.
- Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well-being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration.
- Grow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevrons values and business priorities.
- Access comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
- Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.

Diversity, equity & inclusion statement

Chevron values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, genders, cultures, and backgrounds to apply.

Chevron is committed to building a safe and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their contribution to our energy future.

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

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