Senior Mechanical Cost Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) employer-matched

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Atlanta seeks a Senior Mechanical Cost Manager to lead cost management for large industrial programs. You will oversee budgets, forecasts, change controls, and commercial risk across design, procurement, and construction, coordinating with client reps and project teams to ensure cost visibility and timely decisions.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in cost management for major projects, strong mechanical background, US delivery method knowledge, and fluency in Korean and

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in construction management or related field.
• 15+ years cost management, project controls, quantity surveying, estimating, or construction management experience.
• Experience on large-scale industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, battery, data center, logistics, or Korean FDI-related projects preferred.
• Strong background in Mechanical works including HVAC, Piping, Package Equipment, sitework, and related construction packages.
• Solid understanding of U.S. construction delivery methods, contractor procurement, change management, claims awareness, and construction contract administration.
• Knowledge of design, engineering, construction terminology, estimating methods, quantity takeoff, cost coding, and project controls processes.
• Ability to review and challenge contractor pricing, assumptions, unit rates, productivity, manpower, procurement impacts, and schedule-related cost impacts.
• Proficiency in Excel and cost/reporting systems; experience with Power BI, Primavera P6, Procore, e-Builder, Oracle, SAP or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management, reporting, and communication for program budgets, cost trends, forecasts, commitments, changes, and commercial issues.
• Review cost and schedule risk factors and provide mitigation or escalation recommendations.
• Establish cost control, change management, invoice review, contract administration, and reporting workflows.
• Monitor budget status, commitments, change orders, contingency usage, and forecast-at-completion impacts.
• Support tendering, bid evaluation, contractor selection, and consultant procurement processes.
• Review contractor cost proposals, pay apps, change orders, and related documentation for reasonableness.
• Prepare periodic reports, dashboards, and executive summaries on commercial progress and risks.
• Coordinate with project controls, scheduling, procurement, design, construction, and document control teams to maintain cost data.
• Support value engineering, risk management, cost optimization, and lessons learned.
• Communicate with client stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Manage complex Mechanical construction cost issues with escalation of key risks.
• Set up and maintain cost logs, change logs, trend logs, and reporting tools.
• Lead or assist in pre-construction cost planning, budget validation, and bid-package development.
• Propose bidding, contract, change management, and commercial strategies aligned with client objectives.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Risk management

Client communication

Education

BS/BA in construction management or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Primavera P6

Procore

e-Builder

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Cost Manager to join our team in Atlanta, GA.

The Senior Cost Manager (Mechanical) will support Big scale and complex industrial manufacturing projects by managing project costs, monitoring commercial risks, and helping ensure that projects are delivered within approved budgets while meeting quality, schedule, and client expectations.

This role will establish, develop, and implement project cost management procedures tailored to client requirements, U.S. construction practices, and Atkinsréalis standards.

The position requires close coordination with client representatives, AtkinsRéalis leadership, design and construction teams, and contractors to maintain clear cost visibility and timely decision-making.

Your role

• Lead overall cost management, reporting, and communication for program/project budgets, cost trends, forecasts, commitments, changes, and commercial issues.
• Perform preliminary reviews of cost and schedule risk factors and provide practical recommendations for mitigation, recovery, or escalation.
• Establish cost control, change management, invoice review, contract administration, and reporting workflows for all relevant project stakeholders.
• Monitor design and construction budget status, commitments, change orders, contingency usage, and forecast-at-completion impacts across the project.
• Support the client, Lead Project Manager, and/or Project Director during tendering, bid evaluation, negotiation, contractor selection, and consultant procurement processes.
• Review contractor Mechanical cost proposals, pay applications, change order requests, and related backup documentation for completeness, reasonableness, and contractual alignment.
• Prepare periodic reports, dashboards, and executive summaries covering commercial progress, budget status, risks, change items, and required decisions.
• Coordinate with project controls, scheduling, procurement, design, construction, and document control teams to maintain accurate cost data and commercial records.
• Support value engineering, risk management, cost optimization, and claim avoidance initiatives throughout pre-construction, construction, and close-out phases.
• Communicate regularly with client stakeholders in a professional, culturally aware manner to support alignment, transparency, and client satisfaction.
• Manages complex Mechanical construction cost issues with limited supervision and clear escalation of key risks.
• Sets up and maintains internal and external project management files, cost logs, change logs, trend logs, and commercial reporting tools.
• Assigns and coordinates responsibilities with Mechanical construction managers, project controls staff, and project coordinators as needed.
• Leads or supports pre-construction cost planning, budget validation, constructability input, procurement strategy, and bid package development.
• Proposes bidding, contract, change management, and commercial strategies aligned with client objectives and Korean FDI project requirements.
• Reviews contractor Mechanical construction schedules and assists with project delivery, phasing, and cost-impact evaluation strategies.
• Supports project close-out by confirming final cost status, change order resolution, lessons learned, and commercial documentation completion.

About You

• BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, architecture, business, or a related field is highly preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant cost management, project controls, quantity surveying, estimating, commercial management, or construction management experience.
• Experience with large-scale industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, battery, data center, logistics, or other Korean FDI-related projects is preferred.
• Strong background in Mechanical works, including HVAC, Piping, Package Equipment, sitework, and related construction packages.
• Solid understanding of U.S. construction delivery methods, contractor procurement, change management, claims awareness, and construction contract administration.
• Knowledge of design, engineering, construction terminology, estimating methods, quantity takeoff, cost coding, and project controls processes is required.
• Ability to review and challenge contractor pricing, assumptions, unit rates, productivity, manpower, procurement impacts, and schedule-related cost impacts.
• Proficiency in Excel and cost/reporting systems is expected; experience with Power BI, Primavera P6, Procore, e-Builder, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear client-facing reports, dashboards, commercial narratives, and executive summaries.
• Bilingual Korean and English capability is mandatory to support communication with Korean clients and project stakeholders.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $130,000 - $160,000 annually depending on skills and experience.

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AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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