Senior Project Controls Specialist
About The Position
QISG is hiring a Senior level Project Cost Control Specialists to support a $250M, 286MW power generation EPC project. This is a full-time, permanent QISG position with opportunities to transition to future projects after completion. The role involves leading cost control and Earned Value Management (EVM) activities for complex EPC utility projects, including transmission, substations, renewables, and heavy industrial construction. The specialist will monitor cost and schedule performance, develop EAC and ETC forecasts, identify cost risks, support change management, and prepare executive-level cost reports. The position requires utilizing tools such as JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI.
Requirements
- 7+ years of project cost control or project controls experience within EPC and renewables environments
- Strong hands-on expertise in cost forecasting, budget management, change management, and cost/risk trend analysis
- Experience in project-based capital environments (not manufacturing or corporate accounting)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with JDE and/or EcoSys required
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Willingness to be on project site 75% of time for a 22 month long project
Nice To Haves
- Procore preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead cost control and Earned Value Management (EVM) activities for complex EPC utility projects, including transmission, substations, renewables, and heavy industrial construction
- Monitor cost and schedule performance, including budget vs. actuals, forecasts, CPI/SPI, trends, and variance analysis
- Develop and maintain accurate EAC and ETC forecasts to support project financial performance and decision-making
- Identify cost risks, trends, and opportunities while providing recommendations to project leadership
- Support change management activities, including change orders, budget impacts, and cost forecasting
- Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams to align project execution with financial goals
- Prepare executive-level cost reports, dashboards, and EVM performance updates for stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with project controls processes, standards, and best practices
- Utilize tools such as JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI for cost tracking and reporting
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k): Company match included
- Paid Time Off
- Per Diem
- Travel and lodging expenses covered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
