Cost Engineer (North Sope, AK)

Post Date

Aug 06, 2026

Location

Anchorage,
Alaska

ZIP/Postal Code

99503
US
Oct 08, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Accounting / Finance

Req #

RIC-7012c58d-fb6a-4a74-83f5-6365e1affb93

Pay Rate

$32 - $40 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is 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. The pay rate for this role is between $40-$55 an hour.

Schedule & Travel
• 2 weeks on-site, 2 weeks off
• 12-hour workdays while on rotation
• Candidates can live anywhere but must be able to travel as required

Day to Day:
• 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

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/.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5+ years of experience in:
○ Cost Engineering
○ 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

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.