Cost Manager (Mechanical

Cost Manager (Mechanical)

Taylor, Texas, United States

About the Job Cost Manager (Mechanical)

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.

Qualification

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.

Preferred

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 a critical factor