Cost Specialist (Spring, TX)

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Mentoring & growth

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is hiring a Project Cost Controls Specialist to manage budgets, track costs, forecast final costs, and identify risks across North American energy projects. You will partner with Project Managers and Operations leaders to turn financial data into actionable recovery plans and clear insights.

The role emphasizes ownership from budget through completion, with strong Excel and cost-control system experience.

Qualifications

• 2–8+ years in project cost controls or related field.
• Hands-on experience budgeting, planning and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of actuals vs budget, forecasting, variance analysis.
• Experience communicating cost performance to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control project budgets and baselines.
• Track actual costs, commitments, forecasts, and trends.
• Perform EAC/ETC, variance analysis and cost-to-complete.
• Identify risks and recommend corrective action.
• Prepare cost reports, dashboards and performance updates.
• Communicate cost performance to PMs and leadership.
• Support cost change orders and budget transfers.
• Apply EVM to evaluate cost and schedule performance.
• Use tools such as JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, Power BI.

Skills

2–8+ years experience in project cost

Budget development & control

Forecasting & cost trends

EAC/ETC & variance analysis

Cost-to-complete analysis

Excel proficiency

JDE/EcoSys/Procore/similar tools

EVM experience preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Business/Finance/Engineering or related field

Tools

JDE

EcoSys

Procore

Excel

Power BI

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About This Role

Cost Specialist Opportunities – Levels II, III & Senior

Work Location: 10000 Energy Drive, Spring, TX 77389

Own the numbers behind projects that power the country.

As a Project Cost Controls Specialist, you’ll have a direct impact on the financial success of major utility, power generation, transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects across North America.

You’ll own project costs from budget through completion—building and maintaining budgets, tracking actuals, forecasting final costs, identifying risks, and helping project teams stay on plan. You’ll work directly with Project Managers and Operations leaders, turning project financial data into clear insights and actionable recovery plans.

What You'll Do

• Develop, maintain, and control project budgets and cost baselines
• Track actual costs, commitments, forecasts, and cost trends
• Perform EAC/ETC, variance, and cost-to-complete analysis
• Identify cost risks, deviations, and emerging issues and recommend corrective action
• Support change orders, budget transfers, and cost impact analysis
• Prepare clear cost reports, forecasts, dashboards, and project performance updates
• Communicate cost performance, concerns, and recovery plans to Project Managers and leadership
• Partner with project teams to align financial performance with execution plans
• Apply EVM principles to evaluate cost and schedule performance
• Use tools such as JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI
• Support consistent cost-control processes and continuous improvement across projects

What You'll Bring

• 2–8+ years of experience in project cost controls, cost management, project controls, or a related field
• Hands‑on experience developing, controlling, planning, and forecasting project budgets
• Strong understanding of actuals vs. budget, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-to-complete
• Ability to identify cost issues, analyze project financials, and recommend corrective actions
• Experience communicating project cost performance and risks to Project Managers and leadership
• Experience with EAC/ETC and change management; EVM experience is highly preferred
• Strong Excel skills and experience with project cost or financial systems such as JDE, EcoSys, Procore, or similar tools
• Experience supporting EPC, construction, utility, energy, infrastructure, or other project‑based environments preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically

What You’ll Get

Join QISG and grow your career!

• Competitive base salary
• Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work‑life balance
• 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future
• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensationGreat mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development

At QISG, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a career where you can grow, learn, and be rewarded for your contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.