Project Controls - Cost Engineer

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.

• 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.
• Experience with project controls concepts such as project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and close‑out.
• Experience with cost engineering concepts such as project estimating, forecasting, cost controls, and variance reporting.
• Ability to develop and maintain budgets.
• Provide various project information reports.
• Complete understanding of accrual processes, invoice review, and validation.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Comfortable working independently to obtain status of project information.
• ERP financial experience preferred.
• Self‑starting skills, excellent communication, proven decision‑making, and ability to function in a large corporate environment.

• 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

The base salary range for this role is $85,000 to $115,000 annually, based on a full‑time equivalent schedule. This range represents a good‑faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Management, Engineering and Consulting
• Business Consulting and Services

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.