Estimator
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Job overview
Insight Global is hiring an Estimator. The Estimator supports project teams with cost estimating and budgeting activities throughout project execution. This role assists with preparing estimates for change orders, design changes, and additional scope, and helps track project costs and support forecasting efforts. The Estimator reviews project progress, quantities, and productivity data to identify cost impacts, and supports value engineering exercises and evaluates alternative construction approaches.
Key focus areas include Support project teams with cost estimating and budgeting activities., Assist with preparing estimates for change orders, design changes, and additional scope., and Help track project costs and support forecasting efforts..
Successful candidates bring Construction Experience, Understanding Of Construction Projects, and Ability To Read And Interpret Drawings. Important skills include Excel, Microsoft Office, Cost Estimating, Forecasting, Budgeting, and Project Performance Analysis. Preferred (not required): Construction Costs Across Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, And Electrical Scopes.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
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Full job description
Job Description
Support project teams with cost estimating and budgeting activities throughout project execution.
Assist with preparing estimates for change orders, design changes, and additional scope.
Help track project costs and support forecasting efforts.
Review project progress, quantities, and productivity data to identify cost impacts.
Support value engineering exercises and evaluate alternative construction approaches.
Assist with cost comparisons, benchmarking, and estimate reviews.
Help maintain project cost reports, logs, and estimating documentation.
Work with field teams, project managers, engineers, and finance partners to understand project performance.
Participate in project meetings and communicate cost-related updates.
Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop a strong understanding of construction costs across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
Support the preparation of information for project reviews, forecasts, and leadership presentations.
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
1–5 years of experience in construction, engineering, project controls, estimating, scheduling, project engineering, or related disciplines.
Understanding of construction projects and how work is planned, executed, and tracked.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and construction documents.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Interest in cost estimating, forecasting, budgeting, and project performance analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Experience with Primavera P6, Power BI, Procore, SAP, EcoSys, or similar project tools. Exposure to estimating, scheduling, project controls, or cost tracking.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, energy, semiconductor, battery, data center, or large commercial construction projects.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Business, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field preferred.
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