Construction Cost Engineer

Post Date

Jan 07, 2026

Location

Gilbert,
Arizona

ZIP/Postal Code

85295
US
Mar 09, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

PXS-5cc7d32b-2201-4bce-9cbf-9548e004948f

Pay Rate

$34 - $43 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An Insight Global customer is looking to hire a cost engineer to join their team. The customer is actively supporting the construction and commissioning of a large, high-tech, industrial manufacturing project in the SE Phoenix metro area. This person would report to the cost manager and also work closely with construction managers to process, manage and follow up on change orders and RFIs. The person in this role can expect to work through the company's software tools like Procore and Smartsheets to conduct general overview of change orders by ensuring that the scope matches the RFI. Then perform material, labor, equipment and profit breakouts, assign cost codes, confirm budget impacts and prepare the changes for the internal approval process. There may also be interactions with the customer's end client and subcontractors to respond to requests and confirm information accuracy. This is a six month contract, but there is the possibility for conversion or extension at the end of the initial engagement. We can offer $42.50/hr to $54.50/hr for this role, but exact compensation may differ based on education and experience.

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Required Skills & Experience

High school degree or GED

2+ years of experience working on large industrial construction projects such as datacenters, semiconductor fabs, battery plants, etc. Projects with total budgets in the $100Ms to $1B+.

Experienced with construction cost controls such as maintaining job cost reports, change management, RFIs, budgets, commitments, yet to buys, contingencies, spend, bid packages, field orders, category management, cost authorization packages and quantities of materials reports.

Experienced with construction PM software such as Procore and Smartsheets.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Bachelor's Degree
LEED Certified

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.