Cost Project Controls Specialist, Senior

About Us

At our company, we blend a rich history with a forward-looking vision. With over 100 years of experience, we are a pillar of stability in the energy infrastructure industry and a leader in innovative energy solutions. Our commitment to leveraging emerging technologies ensures that we remain at the forefront of the Energy-as-a-Service sector.

 

We believe in growth—not just for our business, but for our people. Our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development. We embrace innovation and encourage creative problem solving to tackle the energy infrastructure and energy challenges of tomorrow.

 

Inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard and valued, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives drive our success.

 

Join us to be part of a legacy of excellence and a future of groundbreaking advancements. At our company, stability, innovation, and growth are more than just values—they are the pillars of our continued success.

 

Exciting News About Our Future!Our company is currently undergoing an exciting brand transformation, including a change in our name. As part of this process, you may see references to both our current name, Bernhard, and our future name, ENFRA, during your application process. This change reflects our commitment to growth, innovation, and providing even greater value to our employees, customers, and community. We appreciate your understanding during this transition and look forward to sharing this new chapter with you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask during the interview process!

Overview

***CAN WORK IN OUR NEW ORLEANS OFFICE OR OUR HOUSTON OFFICE***

25% travel to projects 

 

The Senior Project Controls Specialist is responsible for providing oversight of project Planning & Scheduling, Progress Measurement and Cost Management throughout all project phases. They are proactive self-starters with a proven ability to work independently and efficiently, while also engaging closely with the Project Team, our company's Executives, Subcontractors, and Clients.  They must proactively identify and solve problems that impact project performance. Focusing on continual improvement and opportunities for risk mitigation is a key responsibility of this position.  The Senior Project Controls Specialist may be required to provide guidance to junior personnel. As such, they must have in-depth knowledge of the Project Controls function. 

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include: 

 

GENERAL:• Provides oversight in the areas of scheduling, cost management, change management, and risk management.• Provides technical guidance for decisions by key stakeholders.• Interacts with Operations and represents our company in the best manner to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives.• Implements internal and contractual requirements on the project via the project execution plan. • Leads setup and implementation of Project Management and Controls Systems. • Attend all meetings concerning cost, progress, schedule, and contractual matters.• Supports the preparation of the project close-out report.• Support Division Project Controls Leadership with ad hoc tasks as required.• From time to time, may participate in proposal development.• Support development of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). • Ensures adherence to our systems and processes.• May be required to take on more technical roles on smaller projects, including Procurement, Subcontract Administration, etc.  • Recommends solutions or recovery plans for problem areas. • Supervise and mentor junior personnel in all Project Controls aspects. • Actively looks for areas of improvement on project and company standards. 

 

SCHEDULE:• Oversees and assists in the development, maintenance, review, and analysis of the project schedule. • Maintains outstanding issues logs and coordinate follow up as necessary.• Monitor key dates, against dates defined in the main contract and any subcontracts.• Develops schedule views as required, such as, Weekly and Six Week Look Ahead schedules.• Conducts site visits to coordinate updates with internal stakeholders and 3rd Party Subcontractors.

 

COST CONTROL:• Leads preparation and update of the monthly project EAC. • Analyzes and interprets the project forecast. • Assists the Project Team with project commitments (PO’s and Subcontracts), provides budget information, cost coding, and ensures timely entry into the project system.• Assist with PO and Subcontract Administration, Scope and change management of commitments.• Reviews project monthly charges to identify misallocation and support the processing of corrections to labor and commitments.• Supports Projec