Sr. Project Controls Specialist – Midland, TX (75% Onsite)

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:

QISG is hiring a Senior level Project Cost Control Specialists to support a $250M, 286MW power generation EPC project.

 

Position Highlights:

• Long-term project assignment near Midland, TX
• Initial 2-month training period will be in Eagle Mountain, UT
• This is a full-time, permanent QISG position with opportunities to transition to future projects after completion
• Must be willing to work 75% on project site
• Travel and lodging expenses covered by QISG
• Candidates may travel home on weekends or remain onsite through project completion

What You'll Do:

• Lead cost control and Earned Value Management (EVM) activities for complex EPC utility projects, including transmission, substations, renewables, and heavy industrial construction
• Monitor cost and schedule performance, including budget vs. actuals, forecasts, CPI/SPI, trends, and variance analysis
• Develop and maintain accurate EAC and ETC forecasts to support project financial performance and decision-making
• Identify cost risks, trends, and opportunities while providing recommendations to project leadership
• Support change management activities, including change orders, budget impacts, and cost forecasting
• Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams to align project execution with financial goals
• Prepare executive-level cost reports, dashboards, and EVM performance updates for stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with project controls processes, standards, and best practices
• Utilize tools such as JDE, EcoSys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI for cost tracking and reporting

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. 

What You'll Get:

Compensation & Benefits Overview

• Employment Type: Full-time hire

• Generous Base Salary

• Per Diem 
• 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
  
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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.