Sr. Cost Specialist - Columbus, OH

About Us

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 our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

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

As a Sr. Cost Specialist at QISG, you will be a key member of the Project Controls team, responsible for monitoring project financial performance throughout the project lifecycle. You'll develop and maintain budgets, track actual costs, perform variance analysis, prepare forecasts, and provide leadership with accurate reporting to support strategic decision-making. Your work will directly contribute to the successful execution of large-scale utility, power generation, and renewable energy EPC projects across North America.

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

• 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

• Support Project Controls Execution Plans and ensure adherence to company standards and procedures

• Utilize systems such as JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI to support job cost tracking and reporting

• Serve as a trusted cost resource for assigned projects, contributing to continuous improvement in cost control practices

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

• Experience in project-based capital environments (not manufacturing or corporate accounting)

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with JDE and/or EcoSys required, Procore preferred

• Ability to translate complex cost data into clear, actionable insights for project leadership

• 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 to maintain work-life balance

• 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future

• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation

• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development#LI-SM1 

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. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, intervie