Cost Control Manager

About Aegis

The Aegis Companies provide expert project control services to the construction industry's most respected contractors, owners, and operators. Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, we employ driven professionals dedicated to keeping construction projects on time and within budget.

Aegis offers all new employees the training, opportunities, and tools to become top project controls professionals in the industry. Our experienced construction professionals bring unique insights to strengthen our organization. New staff learn the "Aegis way" and can progress to trusted senior staff roles. With over two decades of experience solving the industry's toughest challenges, our regional offices throughout the United States and Europe enable team members to work on projects worldwide.

Aegis is seeking a Cost Controls professional with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) estimating experience to join our project team. The role includes reviewing RFIs, owner change directives, and field directives, and taking cradle‑to‑grave ownership of all cost impacts. Responsibilities include preparing rough orders of magnitude (ROM) for owner discussions, tracking and negotiating contractor change order requests, preparing detailed change orders for owner review, and processing contractor change orders.

The position requires travel between three project sites in Sacramento, San Jose, and Los Angeles.

• Performs accurate, thorough, and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail, and coding for selected CSI division systems for all levels of project change documents.
• Provides information to senior estimators and change managers to develop accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions associated with change order initiating events.
• Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.
• Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.
• Understands the change order process and its relationship with site project management teams.
• Proficient in all computer software programs used in preconstruction, with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g., MC2, On‑Screen Takeoff, Paydirt, iSqFt, etc.).

• Bachelor of Science degree in construction management or engineering, plus 3‑5 years of relevant work experience.
• MEP estimating experience.
• Ability to use estimating software (like MC2), bid management, online plan rooms, database applications, and the Microsoft Suite.
• Previous experience working on‑site with a large project management team.
• Requires travel between Sacramento, San Jose, and Los Angeles.

• Commercial pre‑construction, estimating, or change management experience.
• Mission‑critical or data center experience.
• Local qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) + employer match
• Life and AD&D coverage 100% employer‑paid
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 10 paid holidays
• Wellness Program
• Squishy rhinos
• Team events

The pay range for this role is: 95, USD per year (Sacramento, CA)