Senior Project Cost Controls (Denver, CO)

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

$125K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of project cost control or project controls experience in EPC and/or heavy industrial construction
  • Strong experience in cost forecasting, budget management, and change management
  • Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
  • Experience in capital project environments (utility, infrastructure, or construction) preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with JD Edwards, EcoSys; Procore preferred
  • Ability to simplify complex cost data for leadership

Responsibilities

  • Track and control costs across EPC industrial projects
  • Leverage JD Edwards, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI for job cost tracking
  • Manage budget versus actuals, forecasts, and cost trends for multi-year capital programs
  • Develop and maintain EACs and ETCs for forecasting and EVM reporting
  • Analyze CPI and SPI to assess project performance and identify early risks
  • Support change management processes including change orders and budget adjustments
  • Provide EVM-based dashboards, cost reports, and forecasts for stakeholders

Benefits

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays for work-life balance
  • 401(k) plan with a generous match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
  • Weekly pay for reliable income
  • Opportunities for mentorship and career growth investment
Full Job Description
About this Role Senior Project Cost Controls Speciaist Office Location: 1050 17th St, Denver, CO, 80265Monday - FridayTravel: Up to 15% Domestic QISG, a Quanta Services company, delivers innovative energy infrastructure solutions across North America. Our teams combine Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Scheduling, and Project Controls expertise to execute complex utility and EPC projects safely and successfully. As a Senior Cost Specialist, you will be a key driver of cost performance across large-scale, multi-year utility EPC projects. Youll lead cost forecasting, EVM reporting, variance analysis, and financial insights while partnering with Project Managers, Engineering, and Construction teams to identify risks, improve visibility, and support successful project delivery. What Youll Do Track and control costs across EPC industrial projects Leverage JD Edwards, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI for job cost tracking and reporting Manage budget vs. actuals, forecasts, and cost trends across multi-year capital programs Develop and maintain EACs and ETCs to support forecasting and Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting Analyze CPI (Cost Performance Index) and SPI (Schedule Performance Index) to assess project performance and identify risks early Support change management including change orders, budget adjustments, and cost impacts Provide EVM-based dashboards, cost reports, and forecasts for leadership and stakeholders Ensure compliance with Project Controls Execution Plans and company standards Act as a trusted cost advisor, supporting continuous improvement in cost performance management What Youll Bring 4+ years of project cost control or project controls experience in EPC and/or heavy industrial construction Strong experience in cost forecasting, budget management, change management, and cost/schedule performance analysis Hands-on experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, including CPI, SPI, and variance analysis Experience in capital project environments (utility, infrastructure, or construction strongly preferred) Advanced Excel skills; experience with JDE and/or EcoSys required, Procore preferred Ability to translate complex cost data into clear, actionable insights for leadership Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field 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 benefits medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Weekly payfor consistent, reliable compensation Great mentoring & career growth opportunitieswe invest in your development#LI-SM1 Compensation RangeThe anticipated compensation for this position is USD $125,000.00/Yr. - USD $170,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

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