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Cost Engineering Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

The Engineering Manager will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee activities in the Engineering department, ensuring the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective ...

The Engineering Manager will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee activities in the Engineering department, ensuring the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective ...

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the technical direction, engineering activities ... Drive process improvements to enhance safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance. * Oversee ...

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the technical direction, engineering activities ... Drive process improvements to enhance safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance. * Oversee ...

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the technical direction, engineering activities ... Drive process improvements to enhance safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance. * Oversee ...

Engineering Manager

Vista, CA ยท On-site

$160K/yr

We are now seeking an Engineering Manager - Pharmacy Automation role who will be highly involved in ... Champion Continuous Improvement , cost reduction, and operational efficiency across our product ...

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager responsible for leading, developing and managing ... and cost effectiveness. * Maintain an awareness of the state of the art in brushless motor ...

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Irvine, CA ยท On-site

$165K - $175K/yr

Drive cost reduction and process improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations * Manage day-to-day priorities, mentorship, and performance across the manufacturing engineering team

Product Cost Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA ยท On-site

$168K - $234K/yr

As a Product Cost Engineer at Meta Reality Labs, you will manage all aspects of the financial ... You will team up cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Product Management, Sourcing ...

$125K - $155K/yr

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Project Engineering Manager: ยท Responsible for developing preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials, while also preparing project cost ...

Job Summary of the Project Engineering Manager: Looking to hire a Strategic Project Engineering ... cost estimates. * Conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic studies to ensure the design ...

Engineering Manager

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$208K - $260K/yr

Engineering managers at Wealthfront have a solid background as hands-on engineers and have realized ... We do this by leveraging technology to build powerful, low-cost, and easy-to-use financial products ...

Develop and execute engineering strategies that improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost performance. * Manage new program launches fromthe businessaward through Start of Production (SOP ...

Engineering Manager

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$208K - $260K/yr

Engineering managers at Wealthfront have a solid background as hands-on engineers and have realized ... We do this by leveraging technology to build powerful, low-cost, and easy-to-use financial products ...

Engineering Manager

Palo Alto, CA ยท On-site

$208K - $260K/yr

Engineering managers at Wealthfront have a solid background as hands-on engineers and have realized ... We do this by leveraging technology to build powerful, low-cost, and easy-to-use financial products ...

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How much do cost engineering manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for cost engineering manager in California is $110,464.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,300.00 and $128,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cost Engineering Manager vs Cost Estimator?

AspectCost Engineering ManagerCost Estimator
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; certifications like AACE International's CCP or CEOften requires a degree or diploma in engineering, construction, or related field; certifications like AACE CCP are common
Work EnvironmentOversees cost control, budgeting, and project financial planning across multiple projects or departmentsPrepares detailed cost estimates for specific projects or components
Industry UsageUsed in construction, engineering, and large-scale project management firmsCommonly employed in construction, engineering, and consulting firms for project bidding and planning

The Cost Engineering Manager focuses on managing overall cost strategies, budgets, and financial oversight for projects, while the Cost Estimator specializes in preparing detailed cost estimates for individual projects or project phases. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What cities in California are hiring for Cost Engineering Manager jobs?

Cities in California with the most Cost Engineering Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Cost Engineering Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,464 per year, or $53.1 per hour.

Engineering Manager

Burbank, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

Overview of the Position:

The Engineering Manager is directly responsible to the President for the engineering, planning, and coordination of the procedures relating to the Overhaul, Repair, and Inspection of Articles received by this Repair Station.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for directing, planning and laying out the details of inspection standards, method, and procedures used by the Repair Station in complying with all applicable FAA regulations and manufacture's recommendations.

The Engineering Manager will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee activities in the Engineering department, ensuring the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead the engineering organizations to ensure process alignment and consistency where possible to maximize overall team performance.
  • Establish and manage budgets related to personnel and projects aimed at achieving objectives. Must be able to adapt to changing priorities that result from changing customer/market demands.
  • Working with purchasing and supply chain.
  • Provide technical support for the Repair Station.
  • Manage the professional development and growth of the engineering team including overseeing goal setting, performance management and any specialized training requirements.
  • Coordinate with customers to understand their needs and requirements.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Evaluate figures, drawings, and step-by-step instructions to repair various aircraft components.
  • Evaluate technical data to substantiate repair instructions including stress analysis, free body diagrams, flight safety and failure analysis, and showing compliance to applicable regulations.
  • Evaluate equivalencies for tooling and consumables to support repair activities.
  • Other duties assigned by the company to address evolving business needs.
  • Participate in or lead corrective action teams as requested.
  • Participate in or lead continuous improvement projects as requested.
  • Participate in or lead capital projects as requested.

Education / Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical Engineering or related field. Ten or more years of FAA Repair Station component MRO experience preferred.

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift up to 35 pounds.
  • Is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
  • Is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
  • Works in moderate noise levels.
  • Travel up to 10%.