Project Controls - Cost Engineer

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Project Controls Cost Engineer

On-site in South Plainfield, NJ

Full-time

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.

Positions at CARIAN offer comprehensive and competitive benefits (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) matching, and the opportunity to work with a growing company.

Responsibilities:

• Project cost control experience, including cash flow forecasting and analysis.

• Candidate must have some SAP software experience.

• Candidate must have Transmission & Distribution experience.

• You will need to Develop, implement, and maintain Monthly Forecasting, Invoicing, and Cost Reporting.

• It is required to have experience with Project Controls concepts such as project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closeout are needed.

• It is required to have specific experience with Cost Engineering concepts such as project estimating, forecasting, cost controls, and variance reporting are also needed.

• You must have the ability to develop and maintain budgets.

• You will Provide various Project information reports.

• A complete understanding of the Accrual Processes, invoice review, and validation are required.

• You will be responsible for managing multiple projects concurrently.

• Please be comfortable working independently to obtain the status of project information.

• Having ERP financial experience is .

• This position requires self-starting skills. Excellent communication skills with proven decision-making skills and the ability to function in a large corporate environment.

Required Experience & Education:

• 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 is a must.

CARIAN takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of , , , , , , , citizenship, expression or , 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.