Senior Project Controls Analyst – Energy Efficiency Programs
Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid – 3 days/week on-site at client location required)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $105k - $135k 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’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.
Why CARIAN
Purpose-driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities
Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results
Career growth – Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams
Collaborative culture – Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships
Competitive total rewards – Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work
Equal Employment Opportunity
CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a woman-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.
Compensation
The 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Smartsheet
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting practices
- Familiarity with SAP or Oracle
What We Do
The CARIAN Group (“CARIAN”) is a New Jersey-based WBE professional services firm providing Program/Project Management, Construction Management, PMO, Project Controls, Risk Management, and Data Analytics services. CARIAN’s team of experienced professionals provides consulting expertise in setting up capital program portfolios, program and project delivery, and implementing organizational best practices for our customers. As a diverse supplier, we are proud of our commitment to providing an inclusive culture for women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities. Our talented and diversified staff offers sustainable solutions to your most pressing business needs. CARIAN has a proven track record of working with several Fortune 500 customers across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. We provide services to clients in the utility, transportation, infrastructure, local, state, and federal sectors, with offices in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC, and Georgia. Our mission is to build rewarding, sustained relationships with our clients through quality engagements while contributing to the long-term sustainability of the communities that we serve.
