Talent.com
Cost Manager (Mechanical)

Cost Manager (Mechanical)

DHD ConsultingTaylor, TX, US
job_description.job_card.30_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Job Description

Job Description

Role & Responsibility

  • 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, 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 are a plus.
  • Bilingual (English, Korean) Preferred but it is not critical factor
    • serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Cost Manager • Taylor, TX, US