Project Cost Controls Manager (Denver, CO)

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise, and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on, and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide efficiency, consistency, attention to detail, and safe execution.

The QISG team brings together expertise in Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title, and Land Management to ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About the Role

This is a regional leadership role responsible for overseeing cost control and project financial performance across multiple EPC projects. The Project Cost Controls Manager leads a large team of project controls professionals and partners closely with Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Accounting to provide insight and discipline needed to keep projects on budget and financially successful.

Office Location: 1050 17th St, Denver, CO, 80265

Responsibilities

Leadership & Regional Oversight

• 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.

Project Controls & Cost Management

• 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.

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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• 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.

Schedule

Monday - Friday

Travel: Up to 25% Domestic

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Target bonus.
• 4 weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Weekly pay.
• Mentoring, leadership development, and career growth opportunities.

Pay

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $195,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.