Project Controls: Cost Specialist (Spring, TX)

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with generous match

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Weekly pay

Mentoring & career growth

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is seeking a Cost Specialist in Houston to join the Project Controls team. You will monitor budgets, track costs, and forecast financial performance across large EPC energy projects in North America.

In-office role with up to 15% domestic travel, supporting timely cost reporting and decision-making. The ideal candidate has 2–6 years in cost management, strong skills in forecasting and risk analysis, and proficiency with JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel and Power

Qualifications

• 2-6 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 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 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

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Business/Finance

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

In office Monday-Friday: 15011 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094. Up to 15% domestic travel. 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

• 2-6 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.

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 compensation
• Great 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.