Project Controls: Sr. Cost Specialist (Paramus, NJ)

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 103,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life-ins

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a Senior Cost Specialist – Project Controls for large-scale EPC construction projects. This hands-on role focuses on cost controls, EVM, and forecasting across multi-year programs, partnering with Project Management, Engineering, and Construction teams to improve cost visibility and delivery.

You will track costs, develop EACs/ETCs, analyze CPI/SPI, manage budgets and change, and deliver EVM dashboards for leadership.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project cost controls experience with EPC construction projects — required.
• Hands-on EPC construction experience is required; candidates without direct EPC construction project experience will not be considered.
• Hands-on Earned Value Management (EVM) experience is required, including practical use of CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, and variance analysis.
• Strong experience with cost forecasting, budget management, change management, and cost/schedule performance analysis.
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-year capital projects in utility, energy, infrastructure, or heavy industrial construction.
• Advanced Excel skills; JD Edwards (JDE) and/or EcoSys required; Procore preferred.
• Ability to analyze cost and schedule data and translate it into clear, actionable insights for Project Managers and leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Track and control costs across EPC industrial projects
• Leverage JD Edwards, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI for job cost tracking and reporting
• Manage budget vs actuals, forecasts, and cost trends across multi-year capital programs
• Develop and maintain EACs and ETCs to support forecasting and Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting
• Analyze CPI (Cost Performance Index) and SPI (Schedule Performance Index) to assess project performance and identify risks early
• Support change management including change orders, budget adjustments, and cost impacts
• Provide EVM-based dashboards, cost reports, and forecasts for leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with Project Controls Execution Plans and company standards
• Act as a trusted cost advisor, supporting continuous improvement in cost performance management

Skills

EPC cost controls

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Forecasting & budgeting

Cost analysis

Excel

JD Edwards (JDE)

EcoSys

Procore

CPI / SPI analysis

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

EcoSys

Procore

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

Senior Cost SpecialistMust have Construction Industry Experience

Onsite | Monday–Friday650 From Road | Paramus, NJ 07652

Up to 10% domestic travel

QISG, a Quanta Services company, delivers innovative energy infrastructure solutions across North America. Our teams combine Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Scheduling, and Project Controls expertise to execute complex utility and EPC projects safely and successfully.

As a Senior Cost Specialist – Project Controls, you will drive cost performance across large-scale, multi-year EPC construction projects. This role requires hands-on experience in EPC construction cost controls and Earned Value Management (EVM), including EAC, ETC, CPI, SPI, forecasting, and variance analysis. You’ll partner closely with Project Management, Engineering, and Construction teams to identify risks, improve cost visibility, and support successful project delivery.

What You'll Do

• Track and control costs across EPC industrial projects
• Leverage JD Edwards, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI for job cost tracking and reporting
• Manage budget vs. actuals, forecasts, and cost trends across multi-year capital programs
• Develop and maintain EACs and ETCs to support forecasting and Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting
• Analyze CPI (Cost Performance Index) and SPI (Schedule Performance Index) to assess project performance and identify risks early
• Support change management including change orders, budget adjustments, and cost impacts
• Provide EVM-based dashboards, cost reports, and forecasts for leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with Project Controls Execution Plans and company standards
• Act as a trusted cost advisor, supporting continuous improvement in cost performance management

What You'll Bring

• 4+ years of project cost controls experience with EPC construction projects — required
• Hands-on EPC construction experience is required; candidates without direct EPC construction project experience will not be considered
• Hands-on Earned Value Management (EVM) experience is required, including practical use of CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, and variance analysis
• Strong experience with cost forecasting, budget management, change management, and cost/schedule performance analysis
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-year capital projects in utility, energy, infrastructure, or heavy industrial construction
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with JD Edwards (JDE) and/or EcoSys required; Procore preferred
• Ability to analyze cost and schedule data and translate it into clear, actionable insights for Project Managers and leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field

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 $103,000.00/Yr. - USD $158,000.00/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.