Energy EPC Project Cost Specialist (Remote)

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group in Tampa, FL is seeking a Project Cost Specialist to join the Project Controls team. You will monitor project budgets, track actual costs, perform variance analysis, and provide forecasts to support large EPC energy, utility, and renewable projects across North America.

The role requires 4+ years in cost management, proficiency with JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI. Travel up to 15% domestically.

Qualifications

• 4+ 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 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 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

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management, Business, Finance, or equivalent experience

Tools

JDE

EcoSys

Procore

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group in Tampa, FL is seeking a Project Cost Specialist to join the Project Controls team. You will monitor project budgets, track actual costs, perform variance analysis, and provide forecasts to support large EPC energy, utility, and renewable projects across North America.

The role requires 4+ years in cost management, proficiency with JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI. Travel up to 15% domestically.