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Cost Manager, MEP Construction

Houston, TX💼 Full-time💰 $100,000–$120,000🗓 2026-08-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Deliver estimating and cost management services for MEP construction projects across diverse industries including office, cultural, hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, education, and mixed-use.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager (MEP construction)

Builds

Conceptual and detailed milestone cost estimates, feasibility studies, master planning, value engineering reviews, budget reconciliations, and change order evaluations.

Domain

Commercial real estate construction (MEP focus)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

construction cost estimating, market pricing analysis, value engineering, change order management, risk analysis, project accounting, AACE cost evaluation levels, estimating software proficiency, architectural drawing review

Preferred skills

Cost-X or On-Screen Takeoff expertise, AACE or RICS certification, procurement and tendering knowledge, value engineering principles, building systems (MEPFS) expertise

Technologies

Cost-X, On-Screen Takeoff, Excel, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Smartsheet

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed construction cost estimates from conceptual design through final documents; analyze local market pricing for materials, labor, and equipment; review change orders and assess scope alignment; identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies; coordinate with stakeholders for data gathering and status updates; collaborate on value engineering and design option reviews.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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