Estimator

Insight Global; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a CSA Estimator to support large-scale data center construction projects across civil, structural, and architectural scopes. The role involves developing detailed estimates, validating pricing, analyzing bids, and guiding costs through preconstruction and construction phases.

You will review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and prepare cost models while ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and market conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating CSA scopes for data centers or large industrial construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed conceptual and definitive estimates.
• Validate contractor pricing and bid packages.
• Provide cost guidance across preconstruction and construction lifecycle.
• Review drawings and specifications; perform quantity takeoffs; prepare cost models; identify cost-saving opportunities.

Job description

Insight Global is looking for a CSA Estimator to support large-scale data center construction projects across civil, structural, and architectural scopes. This individual will be responsible for developing detailed conceptual and definitive estimates, validating contractor pricing, analyzing bid packages, and providing cost guidance throughout the preconstruction and construction lifecycle. On a daily basis, they will review drawings and specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, evaluate subcontractor proposals, prepare cost models, and identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring estimates align with project scope, schedule, and market conditions. The CSA Estimator will work closely with project managers, design teams, procurement, contractors, and project controls teams to provide accurate budgeting and forecasting support for highly complex mission-critical facilities. The ideal candidate has extensive experience estimating CSA scopes for data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, semiconductor plants, or other large industrial construction projects and is comfortable working in fast-paced environments with aggressive schedules and multiple concurrent projects.

• Multi-billion-dollar high-tech manufacturing project.
• Initial 12-month contract with high likelihood of extension.
• Project expected to continue through 2028.
• Generous per diem package available for qualified travelers.
• Expected schedule of 50-60 hours per week. 10 hours guaranteed per week!
• Typical start time around 6:00 AM, with flexibility required based on project needs.