Senior Project Controls Analyst - Energy Efficiency ProgramsLocation: Newark, NJ (Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site at client location required)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $105k - $135k Annual Base Salary
Position OverviewWe're seeking a
Senior Project Controls Analyst to support one of our client's large-scale
energy efficiency programs. This role focuses on financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting helping ensure transparency, accountability, and disciplined execution across a major utility initiative driving statewide energy savings.
You'll collaborate closely with program management, finance, and engineering teams to deliver accurate, data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making and strong program performance.
Key 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 client reporting.
- Support KPI tracking, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
- Coordinate with finance, PMO, and engineering teams to validate program expenditures.
- Maintain controls documentation and ensures 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.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 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, or Oracle a plus.
- Clear communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.
Competitive total rewards - Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work
CompensationThe base salary range for this role is $105,000 - $135,000 annually. This range represents a good faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.
