Cost Manager-(Mech)

Overview

Lead MEP cost estimation, budgeting, and control for large construction projects

Key Responsibilities

• cost reporting
• cost control
• bid review
• procurement
• cost estimation
• risk analysis

Tasks

-Mentor junior staff and produce high-level cost reporting -Implement and manage project cost control systems -Review subcontractor bids, change orders, and payment apps -Support procurement strategy and contract execution -Advise leadership on design changes and cost implications -Oversee change orders from evaluation through implementation -Lead MEP cost estimation, budgeting, and forecasting across large-scale projects -Conduct risk-based cost analyses and align cost/schedule impacts

Requirements

• mep costcontrol
• hvac
• bim/vdc
• costx
• bachelor’s
• pmp

What You Bring

-5+ years in MEP cost control pr project controls on large construction projects -Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and process utilities -Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills -Bachelor’s in mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering -Certifications (MRICS, CCP, PMP) -Skilled in cost control software (CostX, Sage, Prism, Excel, ERP) -Semiconductor, data center, or pharma/cleanroom project experience -Familiarity with BIM/VDC workflows -Experience with Lump Sum, GMP, and Cost-Plus contract models

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Benefits

Step into a key leadership role where your expertise in cost management will drive some of the most advanced construction projects in the U.S.—from cleanrooms to high-tech facilities. As Cost Manager, you'll oversee budgeting, forecasting, subcontractor evaluations, and change management across complex scopes of work. In return, you'll receive fully paid health insurance for your family, daily catered meals, 401(k), paid phone plan, PTO that increases with tenure, opportunities for overtime pay and performance-based bonuses.

About Kodiak Construction Recruiting & Staffing

-Born from the merger of Pivot Workforce and Kodiak Labor Solutions, the firm combines decades of industry-specific recruiting experience. -It operates across diverse markets: from hospitals and data centers to heavy industrial, oil & gas, and renewable energy sites. -Teams place talent at every level—from BIM specialists and engineers to welders, electricians, and plant operators. -Their craft staffing extends to power projects (hydro, fossil, solar, wind, nuclear), often handling full outage crews. -They support contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire placements, customizing workforce plans to project cycles and ensuring alignment with client needs. -Their recruitment-first model builds deep candidate loyalty, creating a national database of skilled professionals.

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