Senior Cost Controls Lead for EPC & Energy Projects

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

Weekly pay

Mentoring & growth

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC is seeking a Sr. Cost Specialist to drive cost visibility and financial performance on large EPC energy projects in North America. You will own budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and executive reporting to support informed decisions.

The role requires 6+ years in project controls within EPC/energy, advanced Excel, and familiarity with JDE/EcoSys/Procore. Domestic travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project cost control experience in EPC/energy infrastructure
• Strong cost forecasting, budget management, and risk analysis
• Experience in project-based capital environments
• Advanced Excel; JDE/EcoSys/Procore experience; Power BI preferred
• Translate cost data into actionable leadership insights
• Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering/Business/Finance

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and control project costs for EPC energy and utility projects
• Monitor budgets, actuals, forecasts, and cost trends in multi-year programs
• Develop EAC and ETC to support accurate forecasting
• Apply Earned Value Management to evaluate performance and variances
• Identify cost risks and escalate issues to PMs and leadership
• Support change management including change orders and budget transfers
• Collaborate with PMs, Operations Directors, and tech teams on financial plans
• Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and forecasts for leadership
• Support Project Controls Execution Plans and ensure process compliance
• Use JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, Power BI for tracking and reporting
• Be a trusted cost control resource and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Cost forecasting

Budget management

Cost/risk analysis

EPC knowledge

Earned Value Management

Communication to leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Business/Finance

Tools

JDE

EcoSys

Procore

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC is seeking a Sr. Cost Specialist to drive cost visibility and financial performance on large EPC energy projects in North America. You will own budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and executive reporting to support informed decisions.

The role requires 6+ years in project controls within EPC/energy, advanced Excel, and familiarity with JDE/EcoSys/Procore. Domestic travel up to 10% is expected.