Sr. Cost Specialist - Columbus, OH

About the role

Onsite - M-F: 4249 Easton Way Suite 425 Columbus, Ohio 43219

What You'll Do

• Track, analyze, and control project costs for EPC energy and utility infrastructure projects, including transmission, substations, renewables, and utility construction work
• Maintain and analyze budget vs. actuals, forecasts, and cost trends across multi-year projects
• Develop and update Estimates at Completion (EAC) and Estimates to Complete (ETC)
• Monitor cost deviations, trends, and risks, escalating potential issues early to project leadership
• Serve as a trusted cost resource for assigned projects, contributing to continuous improvement in cost control practices
• Support change management, including change orders, budget transfers, and cost impacts
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations Directors, and technical teams to align financial performance with execution plans
• Prepare clear, accurate cost reports, dashboards, and forecasts for internal leadership and external stakeholders
• Utilize systems such as JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI to support job cost tracking and reporting

What You'll Bring

• 4+ years of project cost control or project controls experience within EPC, construction, utilities, or energy infrastructure environments
• Strong hands-on expertise in cost forecasting, budget management, change management, and cost/risk trend analysis
• 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 travel up to 10% domestically

What You'll Get

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.