Project Controls/Cost Specialist - (Overland Park, KS)

About the role

Onsite Monday-Friday, with 15% domestic travel. 7101 College Blvd., Suite 1500, Overland Park, KS 66210

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.

Requirements

• 1-6 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

• Full-time, onsite position in Overland Park, KS

Skills

• Cost management and project controls
• Forecasting, cost control, change management, and risk analysis
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Project management software proficiency (JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, Power BI)

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Competitive base salary

Schedule

Full-time, onsite position