Engineering Project Controls Professional

Kleinfelder; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking an Engineering Project Controls Professional to support financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of site assessment and remediation projects in the tri‑state area. The role involves collaboration with the project controls team, management, and clients, with travel to Linden, NJ as needed.

The candidate should have experience in project controls, budgeting, forecasting, and familiarity with Power BI and Deltek.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of documented project controls experience in oil and gas or related fields.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cost-tracking skills.
• Experience with financial reporting and invoicing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls and systems on large-scale delivery projects.
• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, reimbursements, accruals and invoicing.
• Create and maintain project delivery information and forecasts.
• Provide analysis and reporting to project management teams.
• Identify gaps and requirements for schedule and budget alignment.
• Advise on risks affecting costs, schedules, and client relations.
• Report on change requests and financial performance.
• Lead periodic meetings on project controls and portfolio status.

Skills

Project controls

Budget tracking

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Deltek

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting or finance

B.S. in engineering/construction with accounting/finance background

Tools

Power BI

Deltek

Microsoft Office

Job description

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s team is looking for you!

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is seeking an Engineering Project Controls Professional to join our Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey Team to support effective execution of a portfolio of site assessment and remediation projects for a long-standing oil and gas client.

The candidate’s location is flexible, however, the preference is that they are based somewhere in the tri-state area (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York). Monthly site visits are required and as such, travel to/from the project site located in Linden, New Jersey is a position requirement. Travel expenses will be the responsibility of Kleinfelder.

The prime function and basic objective of this position is to provide financial reporting and analysis, and support project controls within a client portfolio. The candidate will assist the lead project controls specialist, project/portfolio management team, and Area and Divisional management with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting management of costs and invoicing. Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite is required. A project controls and accounting background is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works directly with lead project control specialist and the project/portfolio management team to support the execution of all project controls and systems on large-scale delivery projects.
• Assist lead project control specialist and the project/portfolio management team in budget tracking, forecasting, reimbursements, accruals and material and invoice tracking.
• Create and maintain project delivery information establishing and reporting project forecasts and accruals across the portfolio.
• Provide analysis and reporting as required and represent project controls within the project/portfolio management team.
• Assess gaps and key requirements for meeting schedule & budget and report to project/portfolio management team.
• Evaluate and advise project/portfolio management team of risks that may affect project costs, schedules, and client relations.
• Work with lead project control specialist and project/portfolio management team to evaluate and report on project change requests for projects within the portfolio.
• Regularly meet with lead project control specialist and project/portfolio management team for project delivery status as it relates to project and portfolio controls and financial performance.
• Periodically lead meetings with lead project control specialist and project/portfolio management team to evaluate the project/portfolio specific to project and portfolio controls and financial performance.
• Complete monthly invoicing adhering to company and client requirements

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

At least 3 years documented project controls work experience. Oil & Gas project controls experience a plus. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Candidates must have intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with Power Bi and Deltek are preferred.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum, associate's degree from a two-year college in accounting or finance.
• B.S. with previous experience in the engineering and construction industry with an accounting and finance background preferred.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid holidays

New Jersey

The expected salary range for the position is displayedin accordance with New Jersey’s Pay Equity Transparency Law. Finalagreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $63,000.00 - $105,000.00.

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)