Project Cost Controls Specialist | Columbus, OH

Cost Specialist Opportunities – Levels II, III & SeniorOwn the numbers behind projects that power the country. As a Project Cost Controls Specialist, you'll have a direct impact on the financial success of major utility, power generation, transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects across North America.You'll own project costs from budget through completion —building and maintaining budgets, tracking actuals, forecasting final costs, identifying risks, and helping project teams stay on plan. You'll work directly with Project Managers and Operations leaders, turning project financial data into clear insights and actionable recovery plans.What You'll DoDevelop, maintain, and control project budgets and cost baselinesTrack actual costs, commitments, forecasts, and cost trendsPerform EAC/ETC, variance, and cost-to-complete analysisIdentify cost risks, deviations, and emerging issues and recommend corrective actionSupport change orders, budget transfers, and cost impact analysisPrepare clear cost reports, forecasts, dashboards, and project performance updatesCommunicate cost performance, concerns, and recovery plans to Project Managers and leadershipPartner with project teams to align financial performance with execution plansApply EVM principles to evaluate cost and schedule performanceUse tools such as JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BISupport consistent cost-control processes and continuous improvement across projectsWhat You'll Bring5-10+ years of experience in project cost controls, cost management, project controls, or a related fieldHands-on experience developing, controlling, planning, and forecasting project budgetsStrong understanding of actuals vs. budget, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-to-completeAbility to identify cost issues, analyze project financials, and recommend corrective actionsExperience communicating project cost performance and risks to Project Managers and leadershipExperience with EAC/ETC and change management; EVM experience is highly preferredStrong Excel skills and experience with project cost or financial systems such as JDE, EcoSys, Procore, or similar toolsExperience supporting EPC, construction, utility, energy, infrastructure, or other project-based environments preferredBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experienceWillingness to travel up to 15% domesticallyWhat You'll GetCompetitive base salaryGenerous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance401(k) with a generous match to plan for your futureComprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceWeekly pay for consistent, reliable compensationGreat mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your developmentAt QISG, we don't just offer a job—we offer a career where you can grow, learn, and be rewarded for your contributions.Equal Opportunity EmployerAll 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 Company's Human Resources department.