Senior Project Controls Specialist

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

$90K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in project cost control or project controls within EPC and renewables environments
  • Strong expertise in cost forecasting, budget management, and change management
  • Experience in project-based capital environments
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with JDE and/or EcoSys is required, Procore preferred
  • Ability to clearly translate complex cost data into actionable insights
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Willingness to work onsite 75% of the time for a 22-month project.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cost control and Earned Value Management (EVM) for complex EPC projects
  • Monitor cost and schedule performance, analyzing budget versus actuals and forecasts
  • Develop and maintain accurate EAC and ETC forecasts
  • Identify cost risks and trends, providing recommendations to project leadership
  • Support change management activities around change orders and budget impacts
  • Collaborate with project teams to align execution with financial goals
  • Prepare executive-level cost reports and EVM performance updates
  • Ensure compliance with project controls processes and standards

Benefits

  • Generous base salary
  • Per diem
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • All benefits begin on the 1st of the month following hire date
Full Job Description
About this Role

QISG is hiring a Senior level Project Cost Control Specialists to support a $250M, 286MW power generation EPC project.

 

Position Highlights:

  • Long-term project assignment near Midland, TX
  • Initial 2-month training period will be in Eagle Mountain, UT
  • This is a full-time, permanent QISG position with opportunities to transition to future projects after completion
  • Must be willing to work 75% on project site
  • Travel and lodging expenses covered by QISG
  • Candidates may travel home on weekends or remain onsite through project completion
What You'll Do
  • Lead cost control and Earned Value Management (EVM) activities for complex EPC utility projects, including transmission, substations, renewables, and heavy industrial construction
  • Monitor cost and schedule performance, including budget vs. actuals, forecasts, CPI/SPI, trends, and variance analysis
  • Develop and maintain accurate EAC and ETC forecasts to support project financial performance and decision-making
  • Identify cost risks, trends, and opportunities while providing recommendations to project leadership
  • Support change management activities, including change orders, budget impacts, and cost forecasting
  • Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams to align project execution with financial goals
  • Prepare executive-level cost reports, dashboards, and EVM performance updates for stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with project controls processes, standards, and best practices
  • Utilize tools such as JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI for cost tracking and reporting
What You'll Bring
  • 7+ years of project cost control or project controls experience withinEPC and renewablesenvironments

  • 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 be on project site 75% of time for a 22 month long project- This is a full time hire, not contract, elgible for full benefits.

What You'll Get

Compensation & Benefits Overview

  • Employment Type: Full-time hire

  • Generous Base Salary

  • Per Diem
  • Benefits: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k): Company match included

  • Paid Time Off

  • Benefits Eligibility: All benefits begin on the 1st of the month following the date of hire#LI-SM1

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