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Project Controls Manager

The Planet Group
Princeton, New Jersey Posted Oct 1, 2026
On-siteUSD 60 - 70 / hour

About this role

Job Title: Project Controls Manager

Location: Princeton, NJ

Pay: $60-70/hour

Work Schedule: Hybrid

Duration: 1+ years (CTH likely after 6 months or extension)

Project Controls Specialist/Engineer to help support Princeton, NJ team.

General responsibilities will be focused on Cost Management, including:

  • Project setup.
  • Cost reporting including forecasting/reforecasting.
  • Cashflow/spend projections.
  • Vendor contract and purchase order setup.
  • Change order review.
  • Invoice review.
  • Vendor and project closeout.

Industrial & manufacturing Risk Management & Project Controls

About you

  • Mid-level/5 years' experience is preferred.
  • Scheduling experience is a bonus.
  • Cost analysis experience is a bonus.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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