Senior Project Cost Engineer – Gas Operations The CARIAN Group

CARIAN is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer with strongcost controlexpertise to supportgasutility capital projects. This role is ideal for someone who brings deep cost management capabilities and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The Senior Project Controls Engineer will work closely with project managers, construction teams, and financial stakeholders to ensure disciplined cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting across a growing portfolio of gas operations projects.

Responsibilities

Own project cost controls across assigned gas projects, from planning through closeout

Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, accruals, and cash flow projections

Track actual costs, analyze variances, and identify cost trends and risks

Prepare high-quality cost reports and client-facing summaries on a regular cadence

Support funding requests, change order documentation, and cost impact analysis

Ensure accurate, timely data is maintained across tools such as Excel, SAP, and client systems

Coordinate closely with schedulers, construction leads, and finance to ensure alignment

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in project cost controls, ideally supporting utility or gas infrastructure programs

Solid understanding of capital budgeting, earned value, and project cost lifecycle

Proficiency in cost systems such as SAP and Excel; experience with Ariba a plus

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field

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