Project Controller - Palisades, NJ

The Lane Construction Corp

NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting Software, Budget Management, Cash Flow Projection, Change Requests/Orders, Civil Infrastructure, Climate Change, Construction, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Cost Reporting, Decision Support, Earned Value Management (EVM), Financial Projections, Forecasting, J D Edwards, Metrics, Network Systems, Performance Analysis, Pricing, Project Control, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Sustainability, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
NJ
POSTED
4 days ago

Career Opportunities: Project Controller - Palisades, NJ (11891)

Requisition ID 11891 - Posted 06/25/2026 - Palisades Tunnel JV - Reimburse (3483) - Area Control - Bachelor''s Degree

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Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for project cost tracking, budget/ forecast and earned value reporting for the assigned project.
  • Works closely with field engineers, project managers and project directors to maintain accurate cost performance reporting data and support decision-making.
  • Develops and maintains cost code structure in accordance with Earned Value Measurement System.
  • Calculates earned value metrics (EV, PV, AC) and performance indices (CPI, SPI) on a monthly basis.
  • Analyzes variances between plan value, earned value and actual cost and reports findings, in coordination with AFC Manager.
  • Reconciles cost data between field reports, purchase orders, and accounting systems.
  • Monitors procurement commitments and expenditures in JD Edwards.
  • Assists with evaluation and pricing of change orders.
  • Assists in preparing and updating cost reports, forecasts, accruals and cash flow rolling projections using company templates, in coordination with AFC Manager.
  • Prepares the bid reorganization, project budget and forecast in accordance with the agreed Cost Code structure under the supervision of the AFC Manager and Area Cost & Risk Controlling Manager.
  • Identifies potential risks that could lead to cost overruns and supports the project manager/project director in developing mitigation measures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor''s Degree

Employment Conditions: 2 years of experience in cost control, with exposure to EVM concepts, Proficient in Excel, Experience with JD Edwards required, Experience with Vision CPM required

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for project cost tracking, budget/ forecast and earned value reporting for the assigned project.
  • Works closely with field engineers, project managers and project directors to maintain accurate cost performance reporting data and support decision-making.
  • Develops and maintains cost code structure in accordance with Earned Value Measurement System.
  • Calculates earned value metrics (EV, PV, AC) and performance indices (CPI, SPI) on a monthly basis.
  • Analyzes variances between plan value, earned value and actual cost and reports findings, in coordination with AFC Manager.
  • Reconciles cost data between field reports, purchase orders, and accounting systems.
  • Monitors procurement commitments and expenditures in JD Edwards.
  • Assists with evaluation and pricing of change orders.
  • Assists in preparing and updating cost reports, forecasts, accruals and cash flow rolling projections using company templates, in coordination with AFC Manager.
  • Prepares the bid reorganization, project budget and forecast in accordance with the agreed Cost Code structure under the supervision of the AFC Manager and Area Cost & Risk Controlling Manager.
  • Identifies potential risks that could lead to cost overruns and supports the project manager/project director in developing mitigation measures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor''s Degree

Employment Conditions: 2 years of experience in cost control, with exposure to EVM concepts, Proficient in Excel, Experience with JD Edwards required, Experience with Vision CPM required

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

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The Lane Construction Corp

Why Lane?

What separates us from others? The answer is simple…over 120 years of providing the finest quality projects in the nation through honest and dedicated workmanship while providing a safe work environment for our employees and business associates. Among our peers, Lane is noted for safety, dependability, performance and quality of workmanship. That’s a tough combination to beat considering that we have been doing it longer than most!

We are the kind of construction firm that gives the industry high marks for community responsibility and involvement. At Lane we recognize our responsibility to support the communities where we live and work, and to be a good neighbor. Lane provides support in the form of donations of materials and services to organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, Community Fire Departments, Little Leagues, Recreation and Community Associations, Schools and others. Our employees know the importance of civic and community involvement and how it reflects on the integrity of the company.

Our company is committed to operating and conducting business in an environmentally responsible way. This responsibility of environmental stewardship rests with every level of the company, from management to trade workers and everyone in between. We are totally committed to maintaining a clean, healthy environment while continually improving environmental performance and preventing pollution. We believe this commitment is both good business and a benefit to our employees, their families, our customers and the communities we serve. The commitment is a primary objective of management and all employees.

Visit our website to learn more! http://www.laneconstruct.com/Home

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Construction
FOUNDED
1890
WEBSITE
http://www.laneconstruct.com/Home