Project Controls Lead

About the role

The Project Controls Lead is responsible for leading the integrated project controls effort on large‑scale power generation projects and/or a portfolio of smaller projects, ensuring project leadership has an accurate, timely, and forward‑looking view of cost, schedule, progress, resources, risks, changes, cash flow, and forecast outcomes. The position reports functionally to the Manager, Project Controls – Major Projects and has project execution responsibilities reporting to the Project Director and/or Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Administrative
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Controls Management Plan, including governance, calendars, procedures, systems, dashboards, and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain standardized Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS).
  • Manage project staffing plans and resource requirements.
  • Maintain employee onboarding, mentoring, and training programs.
  • Implement and maintain cost, progress, and reporting systems as required by project contracts or departmental needs.
  • Promote continuous improvement of departmental policies, procedures, systems, and tools.
  • Prepare and support presentation of weekly and monthly project reports for clients and management.
  • Promote safety and quality initiatives.
  • Support Project Management and the Power Generation Product Lines as needed.
  • Manage employee performance, goals, coaching, and annual evaluations, if required.
  • Follow and maintain all project‑control‑related SOx/Audit processes and documentation.
• Cost Support
  • Support proposal estimating, bid analysis, scope definition, and cash‑flow forecasting.
  • Develop and maintain project budgets, including scope changes and budget transfers.
  • Manage payment milestones, invoicing, and change orders.
  • Maintain cost forecasts for labor, materials, equipment, engineering, subcontractors, and commissioning.
  • Support subcontract administration, pricing analysis, invoice approvals, and claims mitigation.
  • Monitor project costs through reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and cost mitigation.
  • Prepare and maintain cash‑flow reports.
• Progress
  • Develop and maintain project progress measurement systems.
  • Establish rules of credit and planned progress curves.
  • Report actual versus planned progress and recommend corrective actions.
  • Assist Scheduler/Planner with verification of subcontractor progress and payment milestones.
• Schedule
  • Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules.
  • Assist with resource‑loading schedules using relevant cost information.
  • Maintain alignment with the Scheduler/Planner on schedule implications to cost.
  • Support schedule claims analysis and mitigation efforts with relevant cost data.
• Risk Management
  • Support Project Management in maintaining project risk management processes and tools.
  • Facilitate risk reviews and monitor action items through completion.

Qualifications

• 4‑year degree plus 10 years of experience, or 14 years of experience in a Finance, Accounting, or Engineering discipline, specifically in EPC or EPF projects in the oil and gas industry, in lieu of a degree.
• Flexibility to work in a growth‑oriented organization, either independently or as part of a team.
• Highly organized with the ability to perform multiple tasks and meet time‑sensitive deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented self‑starter capable of working with minimal supervision while maintaining goals and tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively communicate with staff, management, customers, and vendors.
• Demonstrated subject‑matter expertise with SAP.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; the organization cannot consider candidates who require visa sponsorship or transfer.

Benefits

• Generous healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) employer matching
• Generous paid time off program
• Employee equity plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fun office environment

About Us

Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, covering gas processing, compression, power generation, refrigeration, cryogenic, energy transition, and water solutions. We employ more than 5,000 highly skilled employees across over 25 countries. Our core values—Integrity, Commitment, Creativity, and Success—drive our innovation, safety focus, and superior service, positioning us as an optimal partner for the dynamic energy industry. We foster a culture that equips employees to excel in their roles while offering competitive wages, extensive rewards programs, and a safe, inclusive workplace.