SeniorCostControlsSpecialist/Engineer

Senior Cost Controls Specialist/Engineer Location: Somerset, NJ (Hybrid – up to 3 days a week in office) Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $105k - $140k Annual Base Salary About Us CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on. Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Cost Controls Specialist/Engineer with 7+ years of experience to support cost management functions, including forecasting, variance analysis, invoice review, accruals, financial planning, and project estimates. This role is critical in ensuring the financial success of projects by providing accurate cost reporting, analysis, and strategic insight Key Responsibilities: - Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with project objectives. - Perform variance analysis to identify and explain cost discrepancies, recommending corrective actions when necessary. - Manage accruals and prepare monthly financial reports, including cost-to-complete and cost-at-completion analyses. - Oversee invoice processing and validation to ensure compliance with contractual terms. - Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to develop and refine project estimates and budgets. - Provide detailed financial planning and analysis, supporting decision-making processes. - Prepare and present cost control reports, dashboards, and presentations to clients and internal teams. - Ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and best practices in cost control. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, o