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Project Controls Specialist

Axelon

Newark, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Actuals, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Cost Forecasting, Cost Reporting, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, Energy & Utilities, Energy Efficiency, Finance, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Process Improvement, Project Control, Project/Program Coordination, Regulations, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, SAP, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Newark, NJ
POSTED
3 days ago

Location: Newark, NJ
Work Mode: Hybrid, onsite 3 days per week
Duration: 11 Months

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and report on program budgets, forecasts, and performance dashboards.
  • Track actuals vs. forecast, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions.
  • Prepare monthly spend plans, accruals, and cost summaries for company reporting.
  • Support KPI tracking, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
  • Coordinate with program team, PMO, and engineering teams to validate program 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.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis, ideally within utilities, energy efficiency, or infrastructure programs.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Smartsheet.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting practices.
  • Proven ability to work independently and lead program reporting efforts.
  • Familiarity with SAP.
  • Clear communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.

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