Senior Project Cost Controller – EPC Energy & Renewables

Quanta Government Solutions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Government Solutions (QISG) seeks a Project Cost Controls Specialist to own costs from budget through completion on EPC energy and utility projects in North America. You’ll analyze costs, forecast outcomes, track variances, and provide actionable recovery plans to Project Managers and leaders.

The role requires 5–10+ years in cost management for EPC projects, strong skills in forecasting, risk analysis, and cost reporting.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of cost management and project controls for EPC projects.
• Forecasting, cost control, change management, and risk analysis.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for project teams and leadership.
• Proficient with JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI.
• Travel up to 15% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and control project costs for EPC energy and utility projects.
• Monitor budgets, actual costs, forecasts and cost trends.
• Develop Estimates at Completion (EAC) and ETC to support forecasting.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to evaluate performance and variances.
• Identify cost risks and deviations; escalate issues to leadership.
• Support change management activities and budget transfers.
• Collaborate with PMs and operations to align financials with plans.
• Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and forecasts for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with processes and standards; support plans.
• Utilize JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI for tracking.

Skills

Forecasting

Cost control

Change management

Risk analysis

Clear insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance

Tools

JDE

EcoSys

Procore

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Quanta Government Solutions (QISG) seeks a Project Cost Controls Specialist to own costs from budget through completion on EPC energy and utility projects in North America. You’ll analyze costs, forecast outcomes, track variances, and provide actionable recovery plans to Project Managers and leaders.

The role requires 5–10+ years in cost management for EPC projects, strong skills in forecasting, risk analysis, and cost reporting.