Cost Engineer- Industrial Construction

Insight Global; Alaska; On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

DCFSA

401k retirement account with company-m

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Cost Engineer to support cost controls, forecasting, and financial reporting for a large industrial construction project on Alaska's North Slope. You will collaborate with project leadership to monitor budgets, track progress, manage change orders, and ensure accurate forecasts throughout the lifecycle.

You will work on-site with a rotation that includes extended field periods, interfacing with field teams and leadership to produce timely cost reports and insights for

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in cost controls, project controls, and cost coordination.
• Experience supporting industrial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of cost forecasting, budget management, change order management, progress measurement, and reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project cost controls and project controls reporting.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Track project progress, productivity, and earned value metrics.
• Assist with change order estimates, change requests, and change management.
• Create weekly and monthly cost reports for project leadership.
• Monitor budget performance and identify cost risks or variances.
• Analyze and communicate project trends through reports and dashboards.
• Support Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and work package coordination.
• Work closely with field teams to track progress and productivity.

Skills

Cost Controls

Project Controls

Cost Coordination

Cost forecasting

Budget management

Change order management

Progress measurement

Cost analysis

Reporting

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field

Tools

Forecasting tools

Job description

Cost Engineer

We're seeking a Cost Engineer to support project controls, cost forecasting, and financial reporting for a large industrial construction project on Alaska's North Slope. This position will work closely with project leadership to monitor budgets, track project progress, manage change orders, and ensure accurate cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.

Schedule & Travel

• 2 weeks on-site, 2 weeks off
• 12-hour workdays while on rotation
• Paid only for weeks worked
• Candidates can live anywhere but must be able to travel as required
• Travel begins when arriving in Anchorage and traveling to the North Slope
• Travel from home to Anchorage is not paid
• Travel expenses are not covered

What You'll Do

• Support project cost controls and project controls reporting
• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost forecasts
• Track project progress, productivity, and earned value metrics
• Assist with change order estimates, change requests, and change management
• Create weekly and monthly cost reports for project leadership
• Monitor budget performance and identify cost risks or variances
• Analyze and communicate project trends through reports and dashboards
• Support Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and work package coordination
• Work closely with field teams to track progress and productivity

What We're Looking For

• 3-5+ years of experience in:
• Cost Controls
• Project Controls
• Cost Coordination
• Experience supporting industrial construction projects
• Strong understanding of:
• Cost forecasting
• Budget management
• Change order management
• Progress measurement
• Cost analysis and reporting
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field is a plus

Preferred Experience

• Oil & Gas construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience working on power generation, chemical, data center, or other heavy industrial projects
• Familiarity with project controls and forecasting tools

Compensation

$45/hr to $50/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st 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.