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Project controls - Estimator Focus: Mechanical and CSA

Insight Global

Austin, TXJobPosted 2mo ago

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Requirements

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Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Insight Global is hiring a Project controls - Estimator Focus: Mechanical and CSA. The hired personnel will join a team of estimators, collaborating with Project Managers and Field Engineering to ensure accurate, competitive, and timely submission of all Mechanical (Wet & Dry) and CSA estimates and takeoffs. This role requires a fundamental understanding of cost drivers.

Key focus areas include Develop and implement cost management programs, including budget control, cost tracking, and forecasting during project execution., Build detailed estimates from scratch using labor productivity rates, material takeoffs, and equipment costs., and Employ a can-do and innovative attitude, taking the initiative for continuous improvement and growth of team..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Engineering, 5+ Years Estimation/Project Controls Experience, and Large Scale Construction Experience. Important skills include Cost Management Programs, Budget Control, Cost Tracking, Forecasting, Detailed Estimates, and Labor Productivity Rates.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cost Management ProgramsBudget ControlCost TrackingForecastingDetailed EstimatesLabor Productivity RatesMaterial TakeoffsEquipment CostsTake-Offs From Drawing SetsCan-Do AttitudeInnovative AttitudeContinuous ImprovementCreate ReportsDashboardsManage Change OrdersCost ReportsAd-Hoc Cost StudiesProject Control ProcessesChange ManagementRisk ManagementEarned ValueEstimationMechanical UtilitiesHVACPlumbingPipingMechanical EquipmentMechanical MaterialsInstallation MethodsCommunicationPresentation SkillsExcelData AnalysisReportingCost DriversConstruction Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Equivalent Experience5+ Years of Estimation / Project Controls RoleExperience With Large Scale ConstructionExperience With Data CentersExperience With Production PlantsExperience With Manufacturing Facilities

Full job description

Job Description

What to Expect

The hired personnel will be part of a team of estimators, collaborate with Project Manager and Field

Engineering, and ensure that all Mechanical (Wet & Dry) and CSA estimates and takeoffs are accurate,

competitive, and submitted on time. Personnel is required to understand cost drivers at a fundamental

level.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement cost management programs, including budget control, cost tracking,

and forecasting during project execution.

  • Build detailed estimates from scratch using labor productivity rates, material takeoffs, and

equipment costs. This includes the ability to understand and complete take-offs from drawing

sets. Inclusive of all discipline scopes.

  • Employ a can-do and innovative attitude, taking the initiative to find ways for continuous

improvement and growth of team.

  • Create reports and dashboards to communicate cost performance to various teams and

management levels.

  • Manage change orders and ensure timely completion of project deliverables.

  • Develop cost reports and tools to inform decision-making, track project performance, and

conduct ad-hoc cost studies to assess project viability.

  • Assist in developing project control processes, including change management, cost forecasting,

risk management, and earned value, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience (5+ years of estimation /project

controls role)

  • Experience with large scale construction, Data Centers, Production Plants, Manufacturing

facilities

  • Experience in estimation with Structural, Architectural, Mechanical. Mechanical discipline being

the focus.

  • In-depth understanding of mechanical utilities, including HVAC, plumbing, and piping. Familiarity

with mechanical equipment, materials, and installation methods

  • Excellent written and verbal communication presentation skills are required.

  • Knowledge of how things are built at the fundamental level, experience with construction

management preferred.

  • High proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis and reporting

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 [email protected] 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/.

Skills and Requirements

What to Expect

The hired personnel will be part of a team of estimators, collaborate with Project Manager and Field

Engineering, and ensure that all Mechanical (Wet & Dry) and CSA estimates and takeoffs are accurate,

competitive, and submitted on time. Personnel is required to understand cost drivers at a fundamental

level.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement cost management programs, including budget control, cost tracking,

and forecasting during project execution.

  • Build detailed estimates from scratch using labor productivity rates, material takeoffs, and

equipment costs. This includes the ability to understand and complete take-offs from drawing

sets. Inclusive of all discipline scopes.

  • Employ a can-do and innovative attitude, taking the initiative to find ways for continuous

improvement and growth of team.

  • Create reports and dashboards to communicate cost performance to various teams and

management levels.

  • Manage change orders and ensure timely completion of project deliverables.

  • Develop cost reports and tools to inform decision-making, track project performance, and

conduct ad-hoc cost studies to assess project viability.

  • Assist in developing project control processes, including change management, cost forecasting,

risk management, and earned value, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience (5+ years of estimation /project

controls role)

  • Experience with large scale construction, Data Centers, Production Plants, Manufacturing

facilities

  • Experience in estimation with Structural, Architectural, Mechanical. Mechanical discipline being

the focus.

  • In-depth understanding of mechanical utilities, including HVAC, plumbing, and piping. Familiarity

with mechanical equipment, materials, and installation methods

  • Excellent written and verbal communication presentation skills are required.

  • Knowledge of how things are built at the fundamental level, experience with construction

management preferred.

  • High proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis and reporting

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