Estimator- CSA

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

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a CSA Estimator to support large-scale data center construction projects across civil, structural, and architectural scopes. You will develop conceptual and definitive estimates, validate pricing, and analyze bid packages to guide budgeting and forecasting.

The role requires strong experience in CSA estimating for data centers or similar mission-critical facilities, plus proficiency with Procore and Excel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience supporting data center or mission-critical construction projects.
• Strong experience estimating CSA scopes including sitework, foundations, concrete, structural steel, building envelope, and architectural finishes.
• Experience developing conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates from design drawings and specifications.
• Strong ability to perform quantity takeoffs, cost modeling, budget development, and RFP/bid package pricing analysis.
• Experience preparing and responding to RFPs, bid proposals, and competitive estimates during preconstruction efforts.
• Knowledge of data center construction means, methods, sequencing, and cost drivers.
• Familiar with Procore, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6 or similar tools.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for budgeting, cost analysis, and estimate development.
• Data center or semiconductor construction experience.
• Experience with owner-side project controls or cost engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications to develop detailed estimates across CSA scopes.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and build cost models and bid packages.
• Validate subcontractor pricing and benchmark against market data.
• Provide cost guidance and forecasting throughout preconstruction and construction lifecycle.
• Collaborate with project managers, design teams, procurement, contractors, and controls teams.

Skills

CSA estimating

Data center experience

Excel budgeting

Procore

Bluebeam/Primavera

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

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.

Skills and Requirements

• 3+ years of estimating experience supporting data center or mission-critical construction projects
• Strong experience estimating CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) scopes including sitework, foundations, concrete, structural steel, building envelope, and architectural finishes
• Experience developing conceptual, schematic, and detailed estimates from design drawings and specifications
• Strong ability to perform quantity takeoffs, cost modeling, budget development, and RFP/bid package pricing analysis
• Experience preparing and responding to RFPs, bid proposals, and competitive estimates during preconstruction efforts
• Knowledge of data center construction means, methods, sequencing, and cost drivers
• Proficiency with Procore
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for budgeting, cost analysis, and estimate development
• Data center or semiconductor construction experience
• Experience with owner-side project controls or cost engineering
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Primavera P6 or similar project controls tools

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 employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.

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