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Cost Manager-(Mech)KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing • Austin, TX, US
Cost Manager-(Mech)

Cost Manager-(Mech)

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing • Austin, TX, US
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Cost Manager (Mech) – Construction

Location : Austin, TX area

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.

What You'll Do :

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

What You Bring :

  • Bachelor's in mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering
  • 5+ years in MEP cost control pr project controls on large construction projects
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and process utilities
  • Skilled in cost control software (CostX, Sage, Prism, Excel, ERP)
  • Experience with Lump Sum, GMP, and Cost-Plus contract models
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
  • Bonus Points For :

  • Semiconductor, data center, or pharma / cleanroom project experience
  • Familiarity with BIM / VDC workflows
  • Certifications (MRICS, CCP, PMP)
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