Cost Engineer

We are looking for numerous Cost Engineers to join our team for a large-scale mission critical semiconductor project in Boise, ID. The expected duration is 12-18 months. Pay varies based on years of relevant experience, education, and other factors.

Included in total compensation:

Total compensation at listed hourly rate varies from $200,000 and $255,000

Base Pay (hourly rate) $50-65/hr

$174 daily per diem paid out 7 days a week

50-hour work weeks (10 hours of paid time and a half)

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience reviewing, validating, and managing construction change orders within Electrical scopes (also have a variety of other scopes as well)
• 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 electrical, electrical distribution, switchgear, controls, etc.
• 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 - Electrical to support large-scale construction projects within the 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.