About this Role

In Office | Monday–Friday4249 Easton Way, Suite 425 | Columbus, OH 43219up to 15% domestic travel

As aCost Specialist at QISG, youll play a critical role on our Project Controls team, driving cost visibility and financial performance across complex utility, power generation, and renewable energy EPC projects. Youll own budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, variance analysis, and executive reporting helping project teams make informed decisions and successfully deliver large-scale infrastructure projects across North America.

What Youll Do

• Track, analyze, and control project costs for EPC energy and utility infrastructure projects, including transmission, substations, renewables, and utility construction.
• Monitor project budgets, actual costs, forecasts, and cost trends across complex, multi-year projects.
• Develop and maintain Estimates at Completion (EAC) and Estimates to Complete (ETC) to support accurate project forecasting.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles (highly preferred) to evaluate project performance, identify cost/schedule variances, and support proactive decision-making.
• Identify cost risks, trends, and deviations while escalating potential issues to Project Managers and leadership.
• Support change management activities, including change orders, budget transfers, and evaluation of cost impacts.
• Partner with Project Managers, Operations Directors, and technical teams to align financial performance with project execution plans.
• Prepare accurate cost reports, dashboards, and forecasts for leadership and project stakeholders.
• Support Project Controls Execution Plans and ensure compliance with company processes and standards.
• Utilize tools such as JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI for job cost tracking, analysis, and reporting.
• Act as a trusted cost control resource for assigned projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What Youll Bring

• 4+ years of project cost control or project controls experience within EPC, construction, utilities, or energy infrastructure environments

• Strong hands-on expertise in cost forecasting, budget management, change management, and cost/risk trend analysis

• Experience in project-based capital environments (not manufacturing or corporate accounting)

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with JDE and/or EcoSys required, Procore preferred

• Ability to translate complex cost data into clear, actionable insights for project leadership

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically

What Youll Get

• Competitive base salary

• Generous PTO & paid holidaysto maintain work-life balance

• 401(k) with a generous matchto plan for your future

• Comprehensive benefitsmedical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Weekly payfor consistent, reliable compensation

• Great mentoring & career growth opportunitieswe invest in your development#LI-SM1