EPC Cost Controls Specialist — Energy Projects

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with a generous match

Comprehensive benefits

Weekly pay

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC is seeking a Cost Specialist in Denver to join the Project Controls team. You will monitor project financial performance, develop budgets, track costs, perform variance analysis, and prepare forecasts to support strategic decisions on large-scale EPC projects across North America.

You'll apply Earned Value Management principles where possible, maintain EAC/ETC, collaborate with project managers and technical teams, and deliver cost reports and

Qualifications

• 1–6 years of cost management and project controls experience.
• Forecasting, cost control, change management, and risk analysis.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency with JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and 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 (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

Forecasting

Cost control

Change management

Risk analysis

Data storytelling

Education

Construction/Business/Finance degree

Tools

JDE

EcoSys

Procore

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC is seeking a Cost Specialist in Denver to join the Project Controls team. You will monitor project financial performance, develop budgets, track costs, perform variance analysis, and prepare forecasts to support strategic decisions on large-scale EPC projects across North America.

You'll apply Earned Value Management principles where possible, maintain EAC/ETC, collaborate with project managers and technical teams, and deliver cost reports and