Senior EPC Cost Specialist - Project Controls & EVM

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

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.