Project Controls Specialist – Senior

Project Controls Specialist – Senior

Requirements

• 4 year degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business, finance, or a related field
• 4 to 8 years of experience in project controls or project management, preferably in building construction, healthcare, or EPC
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, 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

Responsibilities

• 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 Bernhard 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 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
• 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
• 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 Project Accounting with billing, revenue recognition, and cash flow processes
• Supports the project controls team in development of the cost spread for cash flows
• Leads the set up and maintenance of the progress measurement system
• Oversees the quantity surveying and progress functions on the project
• Monitor project progress; prepares necessary project reports weekly, monthly, or as required by the project cadence
• Analyses performance based on earned and spent hours to support the project forecasting process
• Responsible for Implementing and supporting the Change Management process
• Responsible for entry of Contract and Internal Changes into the Project Management System
• Supports change management efforts, including building of cost estimates and amendments to the contract
• Evaluate, negotiate, and agree to costs and revenue with client and subcontractor(s) for changes in contract and subcontract work (on larger projects, this responsibility can be with the Contracts Manager)
• Prepare contract supplements (on larger projects, this responsibility is with the Contracts Manager)
• Support the development of claims including back charges against subcontractors and vendors
• Implements and maintains the Project Risk and Opportunity process
• Assists with risk and opportunity analysis for all phases of the project
• Facilitates the Risk review process on a monthly basis
• Responsible for accuracy of project controls reports
• Supports/Facilitates preparation of the Monthly Project Report
• Participate or lead project reviews conducted with the client and internal management
• Develop Cost Curves at multiple levels
• Develop Project Risk and Opportunity Management reports
• Participate or lead the weekly and monthly cost and schedule review meetings
• Create Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly Reports

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.