Cost Engineer - CSA

Post Date

Jul 14, 2026

Location

Childress,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

79201
US
Sep 24, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

PXS-24694749-108f-4fed-9dcf-53a942ea9510

Pay Rate

$41 - $51 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

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.

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 opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their 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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

3+ years of experience reviewing, validating, negotiating, and processing construction change orders
Experience supporting CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) 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

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

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

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.