Project Controls Lead: Budgeting & Dashboards

Stefanini Group; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group is hiring a Project Controls Specialist in Newark, NJ 07102. Hybrid – currently 3 days in-office per week. Develop, maintain, and report on program budgets, forecasts, and performance dashboards.

Track actuals vs. forecast, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering, Finance, or Accounting, 5+ years in project controls or cost analysis, and proficiency in Excel/Power BI/Smartsheet, with SAP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis in utilities/infra.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with Excel/Power BI/Smartsheet.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting.
• Ability to work independently and lead program reporting efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and report on program budgets, forecasts, and 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 expenditures.
• Maintain controls documentation and ensure 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

Cost analysis

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Stefanini Group is hiring a Project Controls Specialist in Newark, NJ 07102. Hybrid – currently 3 days in-office per week. Develop, maintain, and report on program budgets, forecasts, and performance dashboards.

Track actuals vs. forecast, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering, Finance, or Accounting, 5+ years in project controls or cost analysis, and proficiency in Excel/Power BI/Smartsheet, with SAP experience.