Cost & Controls Engineer - MEP

Responsibilities

• Lead project budget setup and cost structure development, including alignment with estimate data and company standards.
• Monitor and analyze project costs, productivity, commitments, and expenditures across multiple projects.
• Develop and maintain standardized cost reports, forecasts, and dashboards.
• Support project teams with budget setup, cost tracking, and forecasting processes when needed.
• Collect project production data and produce standardized report to develop historic productivity by team.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted costs and provide actionable insights.
• Assist with owner‑required reporting and project‑specific tracking requirements.
• Create and maintain RFIs and RFI log.
• Assist the QA/QC team in record maintenance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, or construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of construction cost management principles and project workflows.
• Experience with cost management or project systems (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, Viewpoint, Procore, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and projects in a structured, process‑driven environment.
• Preferred:
  Experience supporting centralized or multi‑project environments.
• Preferred:
  Background in heavy civil, industrial, or infrastructure construction.

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with match. Additional incentives may be available to eligible team members.

McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.