Project Cost Controls Manager (Denver, CO)

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Denver, CO

1d•$160,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Cost Controls Manager is a regional leadership role responsible for overseeing cost control and project financial performance across multiple EPC projects. This position leads a large team of project controls professionals and partners closely with Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Accounting to provide the insight and discipline needed to keep projects on budget and financially successful. The role focuses primarily on cost management, forecasting, earned value, change management, risk, and project performance reporting. The successful candidate will provide leadership and mentorship to the regional team, establish consistent processes and standards, and drive accountability across projects. This is a Cost Controls leadership position—not a scheduling-focused role. The ideal candidate brings extensive EPC cost controls experience along with proven experience leading and developing high-performing project controls teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; equivalent project controls and industry experience may be considered
15+ years of project controls experience, including large, multi-year EPC design and construction projects
Strong leadership experience managing and developing project controls teams
Thorough knowledge and proficiency with Primavera P6
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, including estimating, scheduling, procurement, contracting, construction, and project closeout
Expertise across cost control, planning/scheduling, progress, manpower, productivity, change, risk, contingency, and reporting
Proven ability to lead large teams, build strong relationships, and drive accountability and performance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage employees, project teams, and senior leadership
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Proactive, analytical problem-solver who identifies issues early and drives solutions
Commitment to maintaining a safe and professional work environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with JDE and EcoSys preferred
Experience with document control, contract administration, and contract management; Procore experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, coach, and develop a large team of project controls professionals across the region
Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to Cost Specialists, Schedulers, and other project controls personnel
Establish consistent project controls standards, processes, and best practices across the region
Assess team and project needs, allocate resources, and ensure projects are appropriately staffed
Review the quality and accuracy of project controls deliverables and provide guidance to improve performance
Partner with Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Accounting leadership to identify risks, resolve issues, and drive project performance
Support staff development, succession planning, and career growth within the project controls organization
Work closely with Project Management teams to understand project requirements, objectives, risks, and constraints and proactively support successful project delivery
Develop and maintain Project Controls Execution Plans (PCEP) and ensure consistent execution across projects
Establish, maintain, and update project budgets, actuals, commitments, forecasts, and cost controls within QISG systems
Lead cost forecasting, trend management, change management, and variance analysis
Oversee project cost performance, including EAC, CPI, SPI, manpower, progress, productivity, accruals, and earned value
Identify cost, schedule, and project risks and work with project leadership to develop mitigation strategies
Oversee subcontractor, vendor, material, equipment, and professional services budgets and forecasts
Ensure accurate and timely monthly project reporting, customer reporting, and financial close activities
Partner with Finance and Accounting on revenue recognition, invoicing, cash flow, and project cost forecasting
Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with QISG policies, procedures, and project controls standards
Leverage Power BI and other reporting tools to turn project data into clear, actionable insights for leadership
Support proposals, special projects, and ad hoc business needs as required