Project Controls Specialist

Job Title: Project Controls Specialist
Location:80 Park Plaza, Newark, NJ-07101
Duration:12 Months

Introduction

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Project Controls Specialist. This role is crucial in ensuring the effective management and reporting of program budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.

Required Skills & 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.
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry.
• Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Proven ability to work independently and lead program reporting efforts.
• Familiarity with SAP.
• Clear communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Day-to-Day 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 program team, PMO, and engineering teams to validate program expenditures.
• Maintain controls documentation and ensure 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.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.