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DHD Consulting

Cost Manager (Mechanical)

DHD Consulting, Taylor, Texas, United States

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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