Proj Controls Spec III

Bernhard's core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service ("EaaS") solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard's vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.

The Senior Project Controls Specialist III 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, Bernhard 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.  This position is heavily focused on project scheduling.

*This position will support a Hybrid work schedule and will report to the Companies office in Houston, TX or Metairie, LA*

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.
• Supports development of the constructability process, (the how it’s built) & related interdependencies between Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication and Construction in support of feasibility studies.
• Implements internal and contractual requirements on the project via the project controls execution plan.
• Attend all meetings concerning cost, progress, schedule, and contractual matters.
• Support Division Project Controls Leadership with ad hoc tasks as required.
• Support development of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) on complex projects.
• Ensures adherence to Bernhard 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:

• 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.
• Supports the pull plan process.

COST CONTROL:

• Supports the project controls and accounting team in development of the cost spread for cash flows.

PROGRESS MEASUREMENT:

• Monitor project progress; prepares necessary project reports weekly, monthly, or as required by the project cadence.

CHANGE MANAGEMENT:

• Supports change management efforts, by development of cost and schedule impacts.
• Prepare contract supplements (schedule updates, views, what ifs)
• Support the development of claims including back charges against subcontractors and vendors.

RISK AND OPPORTNUITY MANAGEMENT:

• Assists with risk and opportunity analysis for all phases of the project.

REPORTING:

• Responsible for accuracy of project controls reports.
• Participate or lead project schedule reviews conducted with the client, subcontractors, and internal management. 
• Develop and maintain progress curves.
• Participate or lead the weekly and monthly schedule review meetings.
• Create Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly Reports

This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and reports to the Project Manager.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• 4 year degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business, finance, or a related field or
• 4 to 8 years of experience in project controls or project management, preferably in building construction, healthcare, or EPC.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, subcontract coordination, and general project administration.
• Familiarity reading drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in common business tools such as P6 and Microsoft Office applications. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Travel Requirements

• 10% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Climbing stairs.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.