Senior Project Cost Engineer - Gas Operations

Job Title: Senior Project Controls Engineer – Gas Operations (Cost Focus)
Location: Mount Laurel, NJ
Type: Full-Time (Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office)

About us
CARIAN is a leading, women-owned, purpose-driven consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power, renewables, and utilities sectors. We partner with our clients to navigate complex challenges, deliver transformative results, and shape a more resilient and sustainable energy future through innovative, strategic solutions.

Position Overview
CARIAN is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer with strong cost control expertise to support gas utility 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

Why CARIAN

• Purpose-driven work – Support critical infrastructure and community resilience projects

• Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our expertise and results

• Career growth – Real opportunities to develop and advance your skills

• Collaborative culture – Work with sharp, passionate professionals who value your contribution

• Competitive total rewards – Competitive pay, full benefits, 401(k) match, and recognition for your impact

CARIAN takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender expression or identity, 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.

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