Senior Cost Specialist
Birmingham, MI - USA
Job Summary
Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quantas operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation battery energy storage renewables transmission substation and underground infrastructure from concept to commissioning we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed certainty and operational excellence our customers depend on.
At Quanta Power Solutions we are driven by a culture of safety integrity and disciplined execution and were building a team that shares that commitment.
Quanta Power Solutions isseekinga highly skilledSenior Cost Specialistto lead project cost management forecasting budgeting and financial performance reporting across large and complex Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects. This role supports critical infrastructure projects including power generation battery energy storage systems (BESS) renewable energy transmission substations data centers and industrial facilities.
- Lead project cost management activities for large-scale EPC projects from project initiation through closeout.
- Developmaintain andmonitorproject budgets forecasts cash flow commitments expenditures and Estimate at Completion (EAC)/Estimate toComplete (ETC).
- Analyze project financial performance including cost variances labor productivity procurement subcontractor costs and key performance indicators (KPIs)identifyingrisksand recommending corrective actions.
- Prepare executive-level cost reports dashboards forecasts and financial performance summaries to support project and executive leadership.
- Lead Earned Value Management (EVM) processesmonitoringproject performance through CPI SPI productivity metrics and other project controls indicators.
- Evaluate the financial impacts of change orders contract modifications claims andscopechanges incorporating approved changes into project budgets and forecasts.
- Partner with Project Managers Engineering Procurement Construction Scheduling Accounting and Commercial teams to ensure integrated project controls andaccuratefinancial reporting.
- Support project startup baseline development execution forecasting and closeout while ensuring alignment between cost schedule and progress reporting.
- Review commitments purchase orders invoices subcontractor costs accruals and financial transactions to ensureaccurateproject financial performance and compliance with company procedures.
- Assistwith annual budgeting financial planning audits monthly close activities and executive reporting requirements.
- Develop and implement cost control strategiesreportingimprovements and project controls best practices to enhance project performance and profitability.
- Mentor Cost Specialists and Project Controlspersonnelprovidingtechnical guidance andsupportingthe continuous improvement of projectcontrolsprocesses.
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Finance Accounting Business Administrationor a relatedfieldOR equivalent experience.
- Minimum10 years of experience in project controls cost engineering cost management project finance construction management or related disciplines.
- Experience supporting large-scale EPC utilityindustrial infrastructure or power generation projects.
- Experience managing cost controls for projects exceeding $100 million preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading forecasting budgeting and financial reporting activities.
- Experience supporting multiple concurrent capital projects preferred.
- Ability to travelas neededfor site visits field verification and project activities.
- Competitive Compensation
- Weekly Pay
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discount Program
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.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Quanta has built the largest craft labor force in North America by uniting over 200 operating companies to tackle the most complex infrastructure challenges in the world.