Cost Controls Specialist – Energy EPC Projects

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a Cost Specialist to join our Project Controls team. You will own budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis across large-scale EPC energy and utility projects.

You'll apply EVM, develop EAC/ETC, and produce dashboards and reports using JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI. Travel up to 10% domestically; in-office Monday–Friday at 4249 Easton Way.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Budget management

Cost/risk analysis

Translate data to insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance

Tools

JDE

EcoSys

Procore

Excel

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a Cost Specialist to join our Project Controls team. You will own budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis across large-scale EPC energy and utility projects.

You'll apply EVM, develop EAC/ETC, and produce dashboards and reports using JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI. Travel up to 10% domestically; in-office Monday–Friday at 4249 Easton Way.