Nectar Group

Senior Project Controls Analyst – Energy Efficiency Programs

Nectar Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Newark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Oracle

About the role

  • 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 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • Purpose-driven work – help deliver infrastructure that powers communities
  • Industry reputation – trusted by leading utilities for 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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