Cost Manager (Mechanical)
On-siteTaylor, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead and oversee cost estimation, budgeting, and forecasting for all MEP disciplines while reviewing subcontractor bids, payment applications, and change order proposals. Develop cost control systems, monitor performance metrics, and conduct risk-based analysis to support decision-making. Coordinate with planning teams to align cost and schedule impacts, manage the full lifecycle of change orders from evaluation to implementation, and prepare executive-level reports with variance analysis. Advise leadership on design changes and support procurement strategy for MEP packages. Mentor junior cost engineers and project controls staff. Requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years in MEP cost management, proficiency in tools like CostX and Sage, and experience with contract types including GMP and Cost-Plus.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in MEP cost management or project controls within large-scale construction projects
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical distribution, fire protection, and process utilities
- Proven experience with cost control tools and software (e.g., CostX, Sage, Prism, Excel, ERP systems)
- Familiarity with various contract types (Lump Sum, GMP, Cost-Plus) and cost management under those frameworks
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and interface with client representatives
Desired Qualifications
- Experience on semiconductor fabs, cleanrooms, data centers, or pharmaceutical facilities
- Understanding of BIM-based cost planning and integration with VDC workflows
- Professional certifications such as MRICS, CCP, PMP, or equivalent
- Bilingual (English, Korean)
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