Project Controls - Cost Engineer

The CARIAN Group; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) matching

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

A woman-owned management consulting firm in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking a Project Cost Engineer to provide cost management services, including budgeting and cost forecasting. The ideal candidate will possess experience with SAP and utility capital projects. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience working on utility capital projects.
• Experience in project cost control is essential.
• ERP financial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost control including cash flow forecasting.
• Develop and maintain budgets.
• Provide various project information reports.

Skills

Project cost control experience

SAP software experience

Transmission & Distribution experience

Budget management

Forecasting & Budgeting

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

CARIAN is growing! We are a proud, woman-owned management consulting firm providing program/project management, capital project delivery, consulting, and technology solutions to our customers in the renewable energy, power utilities, infrastructure, and transit/transportation sectors.

We are searching for a Project Cost Engineer to join our New Jersey team. A Project Cost Engineer provides cost management services, including budgeting, bid management, cost forecasting and reporting, budget management and control, change management, contract administration, close-out administration, procurement management, earned value management, and value engineering.

Positions at CARIAN offer comprehensive and competitive benefits (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) matching, and the opportunity to work with a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Project cost control experience, including cash flow forecasting and analysis.
• Candidate must have some SAP software experience.
• Candidate must have Transmission & Distribution experience.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Monthly Forecasting, Invoicing, and Cost Reporting.
• Understand and apply Project Controls concepts such as project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closeout.
• Apply Cost Engineering concepts such as project estimating, forecasting, cost controls, and variance reporting.
• Develop and maintain budgets.
• Provide various Project information reports.
• Understand accrual processes, invoice review, and validation.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Work independently to obtain status of project information.
• ERP financial experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate self-starting skills, excellent communication, and decision-making abilities in a large corporate environment.

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience working on utility capital projects
• Project Cost Control: All years
• SAP Software: All years
• Forecasting & Budgeting: All years
• Project Budget Reporting: All years
• Accruals & Invoice Management: All years
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and SAP

Equal Opportunity

CARIAN takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender expression or identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local legally protected class.

As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, CARIAN is committed to providing employment opportunities to women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

CARIAN does not sponsor H-1b visas at this time.

Location & Employment Details

• Location: New Jersey
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services, Utilities, and Engineering Services

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