Project Controls/Cost Specialist - Tulsa, OK
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group · Tulsa, OK · 2 wk ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
About the role
Onsite – Monday–Friday 18 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104
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
- 2+ years of project cost control, job costing, or project controls experience within EPC, construction, utilities, or energy/infrastructure projects
- Hands-on expertise in cost forecasting, budget control, change management, and cost/risk analysis
- Experience in project-based environments (not manufacturing or corporate accounting)
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with JDE and/or EcoSys, Procore preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or equivalent experience
- Willing to travel up to 10% domestically