Cost Specialist (Columbus, OH)

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Columbus, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

In Office M-F: 4249 Easton Way, Columbus, OH We’re looking for a motivated Cost Specialists, levels I, II and Senior. As an experienced Cost Specialist, you will be a key member of the Project Controls team, responsible for monitoring project financial performance throughout the project lifecycle. You'll develop and maintain budgets, track actual costs, perform variance analysis, prepare forecasts, and provide leadership with accurate reporting to support strategic decision-making. Your work will directly contribute to the successful execution of large-scale utility, power generation, and renewable energy EPC projects across North America.

Requirements

2–8+ years of experience in cost management and project controls for EPC projects
Skilled in 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
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance, or equivalent experience
Willing to travel up to 15% domestically

Nice To Haves

Earned Value Management (EVM) principles

Responsibilities

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.