Project Controls Manager (Princeton, NJ)

Planet Group; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Project Controls Manager to support our Princeton, NJ team with comprehensive cost management and project controls. This role focuses on cost reporting, forecasting, and cashflow projections in a hybrid work setting.

You will set up vendor contracts and purchase orders, review change orders and invoices, and manage vendor and project closeout activities. A mid-level background with around 5 years of experience is preferred; scheduling or cost analysis experience is

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in project controls or cost management.
• Scheduling experience is a bonus.
• Cost analysis experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage project setup processes.
• Prepare cost reporting with forecasting and reforecasting.
• Develop cashflow and spend projections.
• Set up vendor contracts and purchase orders.
• Review change orders.
• Review invoices for accuracy.
• Close out vendors and projects.

Skills

Cost management

Forecasting

Reforecasting

Cashflow projections

Vendor contracts

Purchase orders

Change orders

Invoice review

Vendor closeout

Job description

Job Title: Project Controls Manager
Location: Princeton, NJ
Pay: $60-70/hour
Work Schedule: Hybrid
Duration: 1+ years (CTH likely after 6 months or extension)

Project Controls Specialist/Engineer to help support Princeton, NJ team.
General responsibilities will be focused on Cost Management, including:

• Project setup.
• Cost reporting including forecasting/reforecasting.
• Cashflow/spend projections.
• Vendor contract and purchase order setup.
• Change order review.
• Invoice review.
• Vendor and project closeout.
  Industrial & manufacturing Risk Management & Project Controls

About you

• Mid-level/5 years' experience is preferred.
• Scheduling experience is a bonus.
• Cost analysis experience is a bonus.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities.
Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.