Cost & Controls Engineer - MEP

McGraw Kokosing Inc.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

McGraw Kokosing Inc. is a leading industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH. We seek a Cost and Controls Engineer to standardize cost reporting, forecast costs, and support decision making across multiple projects.

You will drive budgeting, cost tracking, and variance analysis, partnering with project teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency. The role emphasizes cost governance, data-driven insights, and reliable forecasting, within a safety‑conscious, quality‑driven organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2+ years of cost engineering or project controls experience.
• Strong understanding of construction cost management principles and workflows.
• Experience with cost management systems (e.g., Procore, Viewpoint, Autodesk Construction Cloud).

Responsibilities

• Lead project budget setup and cost structure development.
• Monitor and analyze project costs, productivity, commitments, and expenditures across multiple projects.
• Develop and maintain standardized cost reports, forecasts, and dashboards.
• Support project teams with budget setup, cost tracking, and forecasting processes when needed.
• Collect project production data and produce standardized report to develop historic productivity by team.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted costs and provide actionable insights.
• Assist with owner-required reporting and project-specific tracking requirements.
• Create and maintain RFIs and RFI Log.
• Assist the QA/QC team in record maintenance.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in CM/Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Viewpoint

Procore

Job description

McGraw Kokosing is a leading industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH. With extensive capabilities that include off-site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, and equipment setting, we are committed to delivering best-in-class solutions to our clients. Serving a diverse range of industries including steel, power, oil and gas, and food and beverage, McGraw Kokosing provides comprehensive services such as planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects for both new and existing facilities. Since partnering with Kokosing Industrial in 1992, we have consistently prioritized safety and quality, striving to lead the industry in delivering exceptional results for our customers. Additionally, our preconstruction services include risk assessments, budget validation, 3D modeling, and more, ensuring that we meet and exceed our clients' expectations every step of the way.

Job Description

Position Summary: As a Cost and Controls Engineer you will support the project teams by driving consistency, accuracy, and visibility in cost management across projects. This role focuses on standardizing processes, improving reporting, and providing reliable cost and forecasting insights to support decision-making. You will perform critical project functions and collaborate with project team to ensure alignment with company and project best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project budget setup and cost structure development, including alignment with estimate data and company standards.
• Monitor and analyze project costs, productivity, commitments, and expenditures across multiple projects.
• Develop and maintain standardized cost reports, forecasts, and dashboards.
• Support project teams with budget setup, cost tracking, and forecasting processes when needed.
• Collect project production data and produce standardized report to develop historic productivity by team.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted costs and provide actionable insights.
• Assist with owner-required reporting and project-specific tracking requirements.
• Create and maintain RFI’s and RFI Log.
• Assist the QA/QC team in record maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, or construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of construction cost management principles and project workflows.
• Experience with cost management or project systems (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, Viewpoint, Procore, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and projects in a structured, process-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting centralized or multi-project environments.
• Background in heavy civil, industrial, or infrastructure construction.

Benefits

• Kokosing offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.
• McGraw Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance.
• We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority.

McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. Since 1951, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.