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Project Cost Controls Specialist (Denver, CO)

Quanta Services


Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 73600 - 73600
Posted: 10 August 2026 (25 days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

QISG leverages Quantas 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: MondayFriday with 15% domestic travel
Location: QISG Denver Office 1050 17th St Denver CO 80265

As a 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. Youll 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 Youll Do
  • 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.
What Youll Bring
  • 16 years of experience in cost management and project controls for EPC projects

  • Skilled in forecasting cost control change management and risk analysis

  • Translate complex financial data into clear actionable insights for project teams and leadership

  • Proficient with JDE EcoSys Procore Excel and Power BI

  • Bachelors degree in Construction Management Business Finance or equivalent experience

  • Willing to travel up to 15% domestically

What Youll Get
  • Competitive base salary

  • Generous PTO & paid holidaysto maintain work-life balance

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

  • Comprehensive benefits medical dental vision and life insurance

  • Weekly payfor consistent reliable compensation

  • Great mentoring & career growth opportunities we invest in your development

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Compensation Range
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $73600.00/Yr. - USD $150000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
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 interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.


Required Experience:

IC


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Quanta has built the largest craft labor force in North America by uniting over 200 operating companies to tackle the most complex infrastructure challenges in the world.

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