Project Controls: Sr. Cost Specialist; Paramus, NJ

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.

Senior Cost Specialist
Must have Construction Industry Experience

Onsite | Monday–Friday
650 From Road | Paramus, NJ 07652

Up to 10% domestic travel

QISG, a Quanta Services company, delivers innovative energy infrastructure solutions across North America. Our teams combine Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Scheduling, and Project Controls expertise to execute complex utility and EPC projects safely and successfully.

As a Senior Cost Specialist – Project Controls
, you will drive cost performance across large-scale, multi-year EPC construction projects
. This role requires hands-on experience in EPC construction cost controls and Earned Value Management (EVM), including EAC, ETC, CPI, SPI, forecasting, and variance analysis. You’ll partner closely with Project Management, Engineering, and Construction teams to identify risks, improve cost visibility, and support successful project delivery.

• Track and control costs across EPC industrial projects
• Leverage JD Edwards, Eco Sys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI for job cost tracking and reporting
• Manage budget vs. actuals, forecasts, and cost trends across multi-year capital programs
• Develop and maintain EACs and ETCs to support forecasting and Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting
• Analyze CPI (Cost Performance Index) and SPI (Schedule Performance Index) to assess project performance and identify risks early
• Support change management including change orders, budget adjustments, and cost impacts
• Provide EVM-based dashboards, cost reports, and forecasts for leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with Project Controls Execution Plans and company standards
• Act as a trusted cost advisor, supporting continuous improvement in cost performance management

• 4+ years of project cost controls experience with EPC construction projects — required
• Hands-on EPC construction experience is required; candidates without direct EPC construction project experience will not be considered
• Hands-on Earned Value Management (EVM) experience is required
  , including practical use of CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, and variance analysis
• Strong experience with cost forecasting, budget management, change management, and cost/schedule performance analysis
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-year capital projects in utility, energy, infrastructure, or heavy industrial construction
• Advanced Excel skills;
  experience with JD Edwards (JDE) and/or Eco Sys required
  ;
  Procore preferred
• Ability to analyze cost and schedule data and translate it into clear, actionable insights for Project Managers and leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field

• Competitive base salary

• Generous PTO & paid holidays to 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#LI-SM1