Senior EPC Cost Controls Lead

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

401K match

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, &

Weekly pay

Mentoring & career growth

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Cost Specialist to drive cost performance across large EPC projects. You will lead cost forecasting, EVM reporting, variance analysis, and financial insights while partnering with Project Managers, Engineering, and Construction teams to optimize cost controls.

The role requires 4+ years in project controls, advanced Excel, and hands-on EVM experience.

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; Procore preferred.
• Ability to translate complex cost data into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business, or 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

Project cost control

EVM principles

Advanced Excel

Procore experience

Education

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

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

EcoSys

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Cost Specialist to drive cost performance across large EPC projects. You will lead cost forecasting, EVM reporting, variance analysis, and financial insights while partnering with Project Managers, Engineering, and Construction teams to optimize cost controls.

The role requires 4+ years in project controls, advanced Excel, and hands-on EVM experience.