Construction Cost & Forecast Analyst

Insight Global; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Cost Estimator to join our construction project teams in Texas. The role emphasizes cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and tracking project economics from kickoff to closeout.

You will read drawings and specs to prepare estimates and support change orders and scope additions. Collaborating with field teams, engineers, and finance, you will monitor costs, analyze data, and help drive value engineering and continuous improvement across civil, structural,

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in construction, engineering, project controls, estimating, scheduling, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cost estimating

Forecasting

Budgeting

Project analysis

Excel

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Construction knowledge

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Procore

SAP

EcoSys

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Cost Estimator to join our construction project teams in Texas. The role emphasizes cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and tracking project economics from kickoff to closeout.

You will read drawings and specs to prepare estimates and support change orders and scope additions. Collaborating with field teams, engineers, and finance, you will monitor costs, analyze data, and help drive value engineering and continuous improvement across civil, structural,