Project Cost Controls Specialist (Columbus, OH)

QISG leverages Quantas comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent expertise and resources to plan design engineer manage conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency consistency attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering Safety Quality Material Procurement QA/QC Right-of-Way Acquisition Scheduling Environmental Planning Permitting Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

In Office MondayFriday
4249 Easton Way Suite 425 Columbus OH 43219
up to 15% domestic travel

As aCost Specialist at QISG youll play a critical role on our Project Controls team driving cost visibility and financial performance across complex utility power generation and renewable energy EPC projects. Youll own budgeting forecasting cost tracking variance analysis and executive reporting helping project teams make informed decisions and successfully deliver large-scale infrastructure projects across North America.

• Track analyze and control project costs for EPC energy and utility infrastructure projects including transmission substations renewables and utility construction.
• Monitor project budgets actual costs forecasts and cost trends across complex multi-year projects.
• Develop and maintain Estimates at Completion (EAC) and Estimates to Complete (ETC) to support accurate project forecasting.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles (highly preferred) to evaluate project performance identify cost/schedule variances and support proactive decision-making.
• Identify cost risks trends and deviations while escalating potential issues to Project Managers and leadership.
• Support change management activities including change orders budget transfers and evaluation of cost impacts.
• Partner with Project Managers Operations Directors and technical teams to align financial performance with project execution plans.
• Prepare accurate cost reports dashboards and forecasts for leadership and project stakeholders.
• Support Project Controls Execution Plans and ensure compliance with company processes and standards.
• Utilize tools such as JDE EcoSys Procore Excel and Power BI for job cost tracking analysis and reporting.
• Act as a trusted cost control resource for assigned projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• 4 years of project cost control or project controls experience within EPC construction utilities or energy infrastructure environments

• Strong hands-on expertise in cost forecasting budget management change management and cost/risk trend analysis

• Experience in project-based capital environments (not manufacturing or corporate accounting)

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with JDE and/or EcoSys required Procore preferred

• Ability to translate complex cost data into clear actionable insights for project leadership

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Business Finance or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically

• Competitive base salary

• Generous PTO & paid holidaysto maintain work-life balance

• 401(k) with a generous matchto plan for your future

• Comprehensive benefits medical dental vision and life insurance

• Weekly payfor consistent reliable compensation

• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities we invest in your development
  
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and/or gender identity) age disability genetic information veteran status and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

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