Project Controls: Cost Specialist (Denver, CO)

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

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.

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

Onsite: Monday–Friday, with ~15% domestic travelLocation: QISG Denver Office – 1050 17th St, Denver, CO 80265

As a Cost Specialist at QISG, you will be a key member of the Project Controls team, responsible for monitoring project financial performance throughout the project lifecycle. You'll develop and maintain budgets, track actual costs, perform variance analysis, prepare forecasts, and provide leadership with accurate reporting to support strategic decision-making. Your work will directly contribute to the successful execution of large-scale utility, power generation, and renewable energy EPC projects across North America.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You'll Bring

• 1–6 years of experience in cost management and project controls for EPC projects




• Skilled in forecasting, cost control, change management, and risk analysis




• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for project teams and leadership




• Proficient 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

What You’ll Get

• Competitive base salary




• Generous PTO & paid holidaysto maintain work-life balance




• 401(k) with a generous matchto plan for your future




• Comprehensive benefits– medical, dental, vision, and life insurance




• Weekly payfor consistent, reliable compensation




• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities– we invest in your development#LI-SM1

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $73,600.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

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.