Senior Cost Controls Lead for EPC Projects & EVM

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with generous match

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

Weekly pay

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC seeks a Senior Cost Specialist - Project Controls onsite in Paramus, NJ. You will lead cost forecasting, EVM reporting, and variance analysis for large-scale utility EPC projects, partnering with PMs, Engineering and Construction teams.

You will drive cost visibility, identify risks, and craft insights to improve performance across multi-year programs, with a focus on CPI/SPI metrics and earned value dashboards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project cost control or project controls experience in EPC and/or heavy industrial construction.
• Strong experience in cost forecasting, budget management, change management, and cost/schedule performance analysis.
• Hands-on experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, including CPI, SPI, and variance analysis.
• Experience in capital project environments (utility, infrastructure, or construction strongly preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with JDE and/or EcoSys required, Procore preferred.

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 and SPI to assess project performance and identify risks early.
• Provide EVM-based dashboards and cost reports for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Budget management

Earned Value

CPI/SPI analysis

EVM principles

Forecasting software

Excel

Power BI

JDE

EcoSys

Procore

Communication to leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business

Tools

JD Edwards

EcoSys

Procore

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC seeks a Senior Cost Specialist - Project Controls onsite in Paramus, NJ. You will lead cost forecasting, EVM reporting, and variance analysis for large-scale utility EPC projects, partnering with PMs, Engineering and Construction teams.

You will drive cost visibility, identify risks, and craft insights to improve performance across multi-year programs, with a focus on CPI/SPI metrics and earned value dashboards.