Cost Manager; Mechanical

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee cost estimation, budgeting, and forecasting for all MEP disciplines.
• Review and validate subcontractor bids, payment applications, and change order proposals.
• Develop and maintain project cost control systems and monitor cost performance metrics.
• Conduct risk-based cost analysis and scenario modeling for key decisions.
• Coordinate with planning/scheduling teams to align cost and schedule impacts.
• Manage the full lifecycle of change orders: evaluation, negotiation, approval, and implementation.
• Support procurement strategy and contract development for MEP packages.
• Review design changes for cost implications and advise project leadership accordingly.
• Prepare regular executive-level cost reports with variance analysis and cost forecasts.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior cost engineers and project controls staff.

• 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.

• Experience on semiconductor fabs, clean rooms, 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 are a plus.
• Bilingual (English, Korean) Preferred but it is not critical factor