Project Controls/Cost Specialist - Houston, TX
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group · Houston, TX · 3 wk ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
About the role
In office Monday-Friday: 15011 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094
Up to 15% domestic travel.
Responsibilities
- Track, analyze, and control project costs for EPC energy and utility infrastructure projects, including transmission, substations, renewables, and utility construction.
- Maintain 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.
Requirements
- 2–6 years in cost management and project controls.
- Expertise in forecasting, cost control, change management, and risk analysis.
- Convert complex financials into clear, actionable insights.
- Proficient in JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, Power BI.
- Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Business, Finance, or equivalent experience.
- Willing to travel up to 15% domestically.
Qualifications
- Competitive base salary
- Generous PTO & paid holidays
- 401(k) with a generous match
- Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation
- Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development
Benefits
- Generous PTO & paid holidays
- 401(k) with a generous match
- Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation
Schedule
In office Monday-Friday: 15011 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094
Up to 15% domestic travel.
Pay
Competitive base salary