Project Cost Controls Specialist | Columbus, OH

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta's 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.
About this Role

Cost Specialist Opportunities – Levels II, III & Senior
Work Location:

On-site Monday–Friday at

4249 Easton Way, Columbus, OH
Own 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 Do

Develop, maintain, and control project budgets and cost baselines
Track actual costs, commitments, forecasts, and cost trends
Perform

EAC/ETC, variance, and cost-to-complete analysis
Identify cost risks, deviations, and emerging issues and recommend corrective action
Support change orders, budget transfers, and cost impact analysis
Prepare clear cost reports, forecasts, dashboards, and project performance updates
Communicate cost performance, concerns, and recovery plans to Project Managers and leadership
Partner with project teams to align financial performance with execution plans
Apply

EVM principles

to evaluate cost and schedule performance
Use tools such as

JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI
Support consistent cost-control processes and continuous improvement across projects
What You'll Bring

5-10+ years of experience

in project cost controls, cost management, project controls, or a related field
Hands-on experience developing, controlling, planning, and forecasting project budgets
Strong understanding of

actuals vs. budget, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-to-complete
Ability to identify cost issues, analyze project financials, and recommend corrective actions
Experience communicating project cost performance and risks to Project Managers and leadership
Experience with

EAC/ETC and change management ; EVM experience is highly preferred
Strong Excel skills and experience with project cost or financial systems such as

JDE, EcoSys, Procore, or similar tools
Experience supporting

EPC, construction, utility, energy, infrastructure, or other project-based environments

preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Willingness to travel up to

15% domestically
What You'll Get

Join QISG and grow your career!
Competitive base salary

Generous PTO & paid holidays

to maintain work-life balance

401(k) with a generous match

to plan for your future

Comprehensive benefits

– medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Weekly pay

for consistent, reliable compensation

Great mentoring & career growth opportunities

– we invest in your development

At 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 Employer

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 Company's Human Resources department.

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