Construction Cost Specialist (Tampa, FL)

L5

quanta infrastructure solutions groupDenver, COyesterday
Project Cost Specialist In office Monday-Friday: Tampa, Florida. Remote until our Tampa office opens in late Q4 or early Q1Up to 15% domestic travel. Hiring Across All Cost Specialist Levels: I, II & IIIAs a Project 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.
  • 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 You'll Bring 4+ years in cost management and project controls.
  • Expertise in forecasting, cost control, change management, and risk analysis.
  • Convert complex financials into clear, actionable insights.
  • Proficient in JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, Power BI.Bachelor's in Construction Management, Business, Finance, or equivalent experience.
  • Willing to travel up to 15% domestically.
  • What You'll GetCompetitive 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
  • At QISG, we don't just offer a job—we offer a career where you can grow, learn, and be rewarded for your contributions.
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 Company's Human Resources department.
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Denver, CO

Occupation

Construction Managers

Industry

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Posted

yesterday

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