Cost Engineer
Insight Global
Job Description
Job Description
Position: Cost Engineer (MEP OR CSA)
Location: Boise, ID or Childress, TX
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of experience reviewing, validating, and managing construction change orders within Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) scopes
Experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, semiconductor, or data center construction projects
Hands-on experience utilizing Bluebeam Revu for drawing review, quantity takeoffs, scope verification, and change order validation
Proven ability to evaluate contractor change order requests for labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and schedule impacts related to MEP systems
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction systems, including HVAC, piping, ductwork, electrical distribution, switchgear, controls, and plumbing infrastructure
Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and contract documents to validate change order pricing and scope impacts
Strong cost analysis and estimating experience with the ability to challenge contractor pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities
Advanced Excel skills for cost tracking, reporting, and financial analysis
Experience collaborating with contractors, project managers, construction managers, and project controls teams to resolve cost discrepancies and drive change order resolution
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Data center or semiconductor construction experience
Experience with owner-side project controls or cost engineering
Experience with Primavera P6 or similar project controls tools
Job Description
Insight Global is looking for a Cost Engineer - MEP to support large-scale construction projects within the data center and advanced manufacturing space. This individual will spend the majority of their time reviewing and validating contractor change order requests related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes. On a daily basis, they will utilize Procore to evaluate change orders, verify labor and material costs, review drawings and specifications, analyze schedule impacts, and ensure pricing is aligned with contractual requirements. They will work closely with project managers, construction teams, subcontractors, and project controls personnel to identify cost risks, resolve pricing discrepancies, and provide recommendations for change order approval. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of MEP construction systems and is comfortable challenging contractor pricing while maintaining project budgets and financial accuracy.
Please apply if you are open to relocation to Boise, ID or Childress, TX. This will be for large industrial semiconductor and data center projects.
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