July 12, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Sr Principal Project Controls Engineer - Cost SAP

Organization:
Public Service Enterprise Group
Region:
Canada,
End of contest:
October 8, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Project engineer
Description
Job Responsibilities

  • Candidate will perform monthly roll up reporting including peer review for consistency.
  • Candidate will ensure assigned projects being executed will follow the Stage Gate process and meet the baseline schedule/cost review requirements; are executed with optimal use of resources within required timeframes, as well as within budget and scope.  Prepare monthly variance analysis, prepare and submit monthly accruals, develop project forecast, prepare PCR where necessary as well as any needed cost documentation.  Interact with vendors to ensure accurate and timely billing.    
  • Observe/guide project team members of the cost control team to evaluate processes adherence and quality for variance analysis, forecasting as well as a comprehensive cost workbook. Review contract controller work as well as assist in managing controller assignments.
  • The candidate in this position will utilize their expertise to offer technical/analytical and functional support in the area of project controls configuration and reporting using department tools.  Create Job Aides for Controllers and PMO group.
  • Participate in Long Term Portfolio Planning with LOB and other IT Departments regarding IT Projects.
  • Manage and direct that activites of team members and contractors within the EPMO Organization.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required

  • BS in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Construction, or Business discipline or minimum six years professional business, engineering or construction experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with Project Controls concepts (project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, or closeout)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with Project Cost Management (Budget development and tracking, creating forecasts, creating accruals, tracking vendors and variance reporting)
  • Full proficiency and experience with Integrated Data Management Tools such as, MS Excel or Smartsheet;  SharePoint experience with computer applications, including Primavera P6, and MS Office suite  (strong Microsoft Excel skills)
  • Capable of delivering technical presentations to project stakeholders and management and communicating plans, ideas, and strategies to key stakeholders, including Company leadership
  • Strong effective oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal and team-building skills    
  • Must be a self-starter capable of seeking out project-related information from project stakeholders and possess leadership skills in order to train and develop others and stand in for Lead Project Controls Engineer, when required
  • Must take personal accountability for actions and results; strive for personal and departmental continuous improvement; focus on measurement of results and demonstrate PSEG Values & Behavior


Desired

  • Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or MBA                    
  • Pmi-sp Scheduling Professional Certification, or PMP                    
  • Experience in all areas of project management                    
  • SAP

Minimum Years of Experience

6 years of experience

Education

Bachelors

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Contact

Public Service Enterprise Group

80 Park Plaza P.O. Box 570

Newark

New Jersey United States

www.pseg.com