Cost Manager (Mechanical)

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