Cost Professional, VA

Insight Global • Redwood City, CA • 7h ago

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Cost Professional to support a large-scale data center construction project in Chesterfield, Virginia. This individual will play a critical role in project cost management, change order administration, forecasting, and financial oversight throughout the construction lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting advanced technology, mission-critical, or data center construction projects and possess a strong understanding of construction cost controls, trade partner management, equipment procurement, and project financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Project Managers to develop, review, and process trade partner change orders.

Evaluate change order requests, validate supporting documentation, and ensure alignment with project scope and contractual requirements.

Collaborate with Superintendents to assess change order impacts on project schedules, productivity, and execution plans.

Review and verify contractor change order backup documentation for accuracy and validity.

Support equipment procurement teams with budget tracking, spend forecasting, and cost reporting.

Assist in developing and maintaining equipment cost forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.

Coordinate equipment-related change orders, invoicing, billing, and budget reconciliations.

Monitor committed costs, actual expenditures, and forecasted costs to identify budget risks and opportunities.

Prepare cost reports, financial analyses, and executive-level project updates.

Track and manage contingency usage, potential exposures, and cost trends.

Maintain accurate project cost records and ensure compliance with project controls processes.

Work cross-functionally with project management, field operations, procurement, and client stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

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 HR@insightglobal.com.To 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

5+ years of construction cost management, cost engineering, project controls, or related experience.

Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, advanced technology, semiconductor, or similar complex construction projects.

Strong understanding of change management, forecasting, billing, and construction financial processes.

Experience reviewing and negotiating trade partner change orders.

Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and project budgeting.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and construction cost management software.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Experience supporting a similar size project of $70M or more. - 5+ years supporting large-scale data center construction projects.

Familiarity with major data center equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and mission-critical infrastructure systems.

Experience supporting equipment procurement teams and managing equipment-related cost forecasting.

Background working on projects with complex equipment procurement and long-lead material tracking.

Experience with project controls, earned value management, and cost reporting tools.

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