Gas Operations Cost Engineer & APM

Northstar Energy Solutions, LLC.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short/Long term benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

NorthStar Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services company, is seeking a Cost Engineer/APM – Gas Operations to support planning, coordination, and execution of gas distribution construction and maintenance projects in Grand Prairie, TX. Travel to active project sites is required; schedule is Monday–Friday with extended hours as needed.

You will work with Project Managers and field leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in construction project coordination or cost control, preferably in gas distribution or utility construction.
• Working knowledge of cost tracking, budget variance analysis, or estimate-vs-actual reporting.
• General knowledge of gas distribution job site processes, permitting, Right-of-Way, and crew logistics.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in field and office environments.
• Proficiency in scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel for cost tracking a plus).
• Understanding of billing processes, Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Track project costs against budget across labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor spend; flag variances and cost risks to Project Managers.
• Support cost forecasting and estimate-vs-actual analysis to keep projects within planned budget.
• Assist with change order cost impact review, including scope, quantity, and pricing changes.
• Support progress billing, invoice review/reconciliation, and coordination of AP/AR documentation with accounting and administrative staff.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for gas distribution projects.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams during mobilization and execution.
• Assist estimators with take-offs, submittals, and proposal preparation.
• Draft, track, and submit RFIs; participate in client and internal project meetings.
• Maintain logs of project updates, resource delays, and permitting or Right-of-Way progress.
• Prepare regular status reports highlighting cost, schedule risks, barriers, and progress.
• Provide direct support to Project Managers and Superintendents to keep workflows on track.
• Coordinate with administrative staff to complete timesheets, expense reports, invoices, and procurement documentation.
• Track project equipment, rentals, breakdowns, relocations; maintain logs.
• Support procurement and delivery of construction materials to field sites.

Skills

Cost tracking

Budget variance analysis

Estimate vs actual

Gas distribution

Project coordination

Excel

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

NorthStar Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services company, is seeking a Cost Engineer/APM – Gas Operations to support planning, coordination, and execution of gas distribution construction and maintenance projects in Grand Prairie, TX. Travel to active project sites is required; schedule is Monday–Friday with extended hours as needed.

You will work with Project Managers and field leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.