Cost Manager

Cost Manager (MEP Specialist)

📍 Location: Aurora, CO, USA

📝 Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

📊 Reports To: Senior Cost Manager

About Us

Global Engineering Talent is supporting a major greenfield industrial construction project in Aurora, Colorado. As part of this high-profile development, we are seeking a Cost Manager with strong MEP experience to oversee cost control, budgeting, and financial planning for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within the project. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a transformative industrial project.

The Role

As a Cost Manager (MEP Specialist), you will be responsible for ensuring accurate cost management, budgeting, and financial oversight of all MEP-related aspects of the project. You will collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to drive cost efficiencies and support value engineering efforts.

Key Responsibilities

💡 Cost Control & Budgeting:

• Develop and manage cost estimates for all MEP packages.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial risks related to MEP systems.
• Ensure accurate reporting and financial oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

💼 Contractor & Vendor Management:

• Evaluate, negotiate, and review contractor and subcontractor proposals for MEP work.
• Assess cost compliance and financial feasibility of contractor submissions.
• Work with procurement teams to ensure cost-effective sourcing of MEP materials.

📝 Financial Reporting & Risk Management:

• Prepare detailed cost reports and financial projections for project stakeholders.
• Identify cost risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with financial governance and project cost control measures.

🏢 Collaboration & Value Engineering:

• Work closely with design, engineering, and procurement teams to optimize MEP costs.
• Identify and recommend cost-saving measures without compromising project quality.
• Support contract negotiations and claims management from a cost perspective.

What We’re Looking For

✅ Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in cost management, with a strong focus on MEP systems.
• Proficiency in cost estimation software, Microsoft Office Suite, and financial modeling tools.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and their impact on overall project costs.

✅ Preferred Skills:

• Professional certification (e.g., RICS, CCP, or equivalent).
• Experience working on large-scale industrial or commercial projects.
• Knowledge of local building codes, MEP regulations, and industry standards.

✅ Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team environment.

What We Offer

💰 Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

💪 Career growth & professional development opportunities

🏢 Be part of a major industrial project shaping Colorado’s future

🏥 Comprehensive benefits – health, dental, and vision insurance

📈 Retirement savings plan with company match

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Take the next step in your career and contribute to a groundbreaking project.