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Project Controls Specialist

Qualus
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2027

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Program Management department as a Project Controls Specialist. As a Project Control Specialist, you will work on electric transmission line and substation capital projects by providing controls and support services, including cost control, budgeting, and data analytics. The Project Controls Specialist will help manage project costs and schedules, identify project progress, and enhance our internal analytics program. 

Responsibilities

  • Cost Analysis and reporting (including charts and diagrams)
  • Forecasting
  • Project performance updating from stakeholders
  • Documentation of cost and schedule data including benchmarking
  • Earned Value Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Change Management
  • Business Intelligence
  • Budgeting
  • Risk Management and Change Control
  • Contract Oversight
  • Scope Management
  • Create and process documentation

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Qualifications

  • 1 - 4 years of directly related experience in cost accounting, and/or project controls on engineering services and/or construction projects
  • Proficiency and knowledge of cost/planning/control and reporting techniques, specifically project accounting practices and use of financial systems (e.g., system input and reporting, invoicing and cash flow, revenue recognition, etc.)
  • Very proficient computer skills using Microsoft Excel, Access, Project, Word and PowerPoint
  • Working knowledge of SAP
  • Proven accuracy, reliability, and completeness in job accomplishment
  • Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments
  • Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Acceptance that some travel may be required
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting or related discipline preferred
  • Experience in the utility industry preferred

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

 

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

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