Sr. Cost Specialist

About the Role

Quanta Services is seeking a Sr. Cost Specialist to support a 286MW simple-cycle power generation EPC project supporting a data center in Eagle Mountain, UT. The project is valued at approximately $250M with an estimated 20-month duration.

• Location flexible — candidates can live anywhere in the U.S.
• Must be onsite in Eagle Mountain approximately 75% of the time.
• Quanta covers travel and lodging expenses, including extended stays.
• Candidates may travel home on weekends or remain onsite through project completion.
• Requires experience with utility, EPC, or heavy industrial construction cost control, including forecasting, budget tracking, reporting, and change management.
• This is a full-time, permanent role (not contract) with transition opportunities to future projects after completion.

What You'll Do

• Track and control costs across EPC utility projects, including transmission, substations, renewables, and utility construction
• Manage budget vs. actuals, forecasts, and cost trends on multi-year capital programs
• Develop and maintain EACs and ETCs to ensure accurate financial projections
• Identify cost variances and risks early, escalating issues to project leadership
• Support change management, including change orders, budget adjustments, and cost impacts
• Partner with Project Managers, Operations, and technical teams to align financials with execution plans
• Deliver clear cost reports, dashboards, and forecasts for leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with Project Controls Execution Plans and company standards
• Leverage JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI for job cost tracking and reporting
• Act as a trusted cost advisor, driving continuous improvement in cost control practices

What You'll Bring

• 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, Procore preferred
• 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

Compensation & Benefits Overview

• Employment Type: Full-time hire
• Generous Base Salary
• Benefits: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k): Company match included
• Paid Time Off