About this RoleFull Time - Monday-Friday (Onsite)
15990 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale, AZ
Up to 15% domestic travel.
As a
Cost Specialist at QISG, you will be a key member of the Project Controls team, responsible for monitoring project financial performance throughout the project lifecycle. You'll develop and maintain budgets, track actual costs, perform variance analysis, prepare forecasts, and provide leadership with accurate reporting to support strategic decision-making. Your work will directly contribute to the successful execution of large-scale utility, power generation, and renewable energy EPC projects across North America.
What You'll 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 You'll Bring- 3-7 years of experience in cost controls, project controls, or financial project analysis within construction or EPC environments
- Strong background in cost forecasting, change management, and risk analysis
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
- Proficiency in JDE and/or EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically
What You'll GetJoin QISG and grow your career!- Competitive base salary
- Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
- 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future
- Comprehensive benefits - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation
- Great mentoring & career growth opportunities - we invest in your development
At QISG, we don't just offer a job-we offer a career where you can grow, learn, and be rewarded for your contributions.
