Hybrid Project Controls Lead – Budgeting & Forecasting

Stefanini Group; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group in Newark, NJ is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and dashboards for program performance in a hybrid work setting with three in-office days.

You will track actuals vs forecasts, prepare spend plans, accruals, and cost summaries for client reporting while ensuring cost control and governance across programs.

The ideal candidate brings a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in project controls, with strong Excel and BI tool experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Finance, accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis in utilities, energy efficiency, or infrastructure programs.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with Excel, Power BI, or Smartsheet.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting practices.
• Proven ability to work independently and lead program reporting efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and report on program budgets, forecasts, and performance dashboards.
• Track actuals vs. forecast, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly spend plans, accruals, and cost summaries for client reporting.
• Support KPI tracking, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
• Coordinate with program team, PMO, and engineering teams to validate program expenditures.
• Maintain controls documentation and ensures consistency across all program workstreams.
• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen cost control and forecasting discipline.
• Support audit and regulatory readiness by maintaining clear documentation of cost and workflow processes.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Smartsheet

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Smartsheet

SAP

Job description

Stefanini Group in Newark, NJ is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and dashboards for program performance in a hybrid work setting with three in-office days.

You will track actuals vs forecasts, prepare spend plans, accruals, and cost summaries for client reporting while ensuring cost control and governance across programs.

The ideal candidate brings a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in project controls, with strong Excel and BI tool experience.