Senior Mechanical Cost Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

At AtkinsRéalis our valuesSafety Integrity Collaboration Innovation and Excellenceare 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.

Depending on your employment status AtkinsRéalis benefits may include 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 and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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Expected compensation range is between $130000 - $160000 annually depending on skills and experience.

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