Cost Controls Specialist for Energy & Utilities EPC Projects

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous PTO & holidays

401(k) with generous match

Comprehensive benefits

Weekly pay

Mentoring & career growth

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC seeks a Cost Specialist to join the Project Controls team in Houston. You will monitor cost performance across EPC energy and utility projects, develop budgets, track actuals, perform variance analysis, and provide leadership with accurate reporting to support decision-making.

You’ll apply Earned Value Management principles, generate EAC/ETC forecasts, and collaborate with Project Managers and engineers to align financials with project execution.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years in cost management and project controls.
• Forecasting, cost control, risk analysis experience.
• Proficiency in JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, Power BI.

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 management

Project controls

Forecasting

Cost reporting

EVM

JDE

EcoSys

Procore

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JDE

EcoSys

Procore

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC seeks a Cost Specialist to join the Project Controls team in Houston. You will monitor cost performance across EPC energy and utility projects, develop budgets, track actuals, perform variance analysis, and provide leadership with accurate reporting to support decision-making.

You’ll apply Earned Value Management principles, generate EAC/ETC forecasts, and collaborate with Project Managers and engineers to align financials with project execution.