Industrial Cost & Controls Engineer (MEP Projects)

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 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.