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:
Lead Project Cost Control Specialist – Eagle Mountain, UT (75% On Project site)
QISG is hiring a Lead Project Cost Control Specialist to support a $250M, 286MW power generation EPC project in Eagle Mountain, UT, with an estimated 20-month duration.
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Candidates may live anywhere in the U.S.
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Must be willing to work 75% onsite in Eagle Mountain, UT for the duration of the project.
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QISG covers travel and lodging expenses, including extended stays.
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Candidates may travel home on weekends or remain onsite through project completion.
Seeking experience in EPC, utility, or heavy industrial construction cost control, including forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and change management.
Full-time, permanent QISG position — once this project is complete, you will transition to another project within the organization.
At QISG, we design and build complex renewable infrastructure, with a strong focus on projects that power communities and strengthen the modern grid.
As a Lead Cost Control Specialist, you will take ownership of cost control execution across a major multi-year utility capital project, supporting T&D, substation, and power generation work from early execution through closeout.
This role is best suited for a senior project controls professional ready to operate in a lead capacity—owning cost reporting frameworks, guiding forecasting discipline, and supporting decision-making across the project team.
You will partner closely with Project Managers, Project Controls, Engineering, and Construction leadership to ensure accurate cost visibility, manage financial risk, and drive consistent cost control standards across complex grid infrastructure programs.
What You'll Do:
Track and control costs across EPC utility projects, including transmission, substations, renewables, and utility construction
Manage budget vs. actuals, forecasts, and cost trends on multi-year capital programs
Develop and maintain EACs and ETCs to ensure accurate financial projections
Identify cost variances and risks early, escalating issues to project leadership
Support change management, including change orders, budget adjustments, and cost impacts
Partner with Project Managers, Operations, and technical teams to align financials with execution plans
Deliver clear cost reports, dashboards, and forecasts for leadership and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with Project Controls Execution Plans and company standards
Leverage JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI for job cost tracking and reporting
Act as a trusted cost advisor, driving continuous improvement in cost control practices
What You'll Bring:
7+ years of project cost control or project controls experience within EPC and renewables 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 be on project site 75% of time for a 22 month long project
- This is a full time hire, not contract, elgible for full benefits.
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Assistance with lodging in Eagle Mountain, UT offered if not already residing in the area.
What You'll Get:
Compensation & Benefits Overview
Employment Type: Full-time hire
Generous Base Salary
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Benefits: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k): Company match included
Paid Time Off
Benefits Eligibility: All benefits begin on the 1st of the month following the date of hire
Additional Details:
If the employee does not currently reside in the Eagle Mountain, UT area and requires temporary housing for the duration of the project, rental expenses may be charged to the company P-card.
The company P-card will also be used for approved business travel expenses.
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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.
