Cost Engineer - CSA

Insight Global is looking for a Cost Engineer - CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) to support large-scale construction projects within the data center and advanced manufacturing space. This individual will be responsible for developing, tracking, and maintaining project budgets related to CSA scopes while partnering closely with project controls, construction managers, estimators, and subcontractors. On a daily basis, they will analyze project costs, evaluate change orders, review contractor pay applications, validate forecast accuracy, and identify cost risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting CSA construction scopes, performing cost analysis, tracking budget performance, preparing cost reports, and providing financial visibility to project stakeholders. This person should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments with multiple projects and collaborating across cross-functional construction teams to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

3+ years of experience reviewing, validating, negotiating, and processing construction change orders

Experience supporting CSA (Primarily Structural Steel) scopes on commercial, industrial, semiconductor, or data center construction projects

Proven ability to analyze contractor change order requests for scope, quantity, labor, equipment, and material cost accuracy

Experience comparing change proposals against contract documents, drawings, specifications, and project budgets

Strong understanding of construction estimating, quantity takeoffs, and cost analysis

Hands-on experience using Procore for change order management, cost tracking, contract administration, and documentation review

Data center or semiconductor construction experience

Experience with owner-side project controls or cost engineering

Familiarity with Bluebeam, Primavera P6 or similar project controls tools

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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