Cost Controls Specialist for EPC Energy Projects

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with generous match

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Weekly pay

Mentoring & career growth

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is seeking a Cost Specialist in Houston to join the Project Controls team. You will monitor budgets, track costs, and forecast financial performance across large EPC energy projects in North America.

In-office role with up to 15% domestic travel, supporting timely cost reporting and decision-making. The ideal candidate has 2–6 years in cost management, strong skills in forecasting and risk analysis, and proficiency with JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel and Power

Qualifications

• 2-6 years in cost management and project controls.
• Expertise in forecasting, cost control, change management, and risk analysis.
• Convert complex financials into clear, actionable insights.
• Proficient in JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, Power BI.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Willing to travel up to 15% domestically.

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 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

Forecasting

Change management

Risk analysis

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Business/Finance

Tools

JDE

EcoSys

Procore

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is seeking a Cost Specialist in Houston to join the Project Controls team. You will monitor budgets, track costs, and forecast financial performance across large EPC energy projects in North America.

In-office role with up to 15% domestic travel, supporting timely cost reporting and decision-making. The ideal candidate has 2–6 years in cost management, strong skills in forecasting and risk analysis, and proficiency with JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel and Power