Project Controls Specialist

bloomenergy; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our team in San Jose, CA. This on-site role reports to the VP, Global Facilities and supports multiple sites with administrative, financial, and operational project controls functions.

Responsibilities include managing PRs/POs, vendor invoices, and project cost tracking, while partnering with Finance, Procurement, and Project Managers to ensure accurate budgeting and on-time delivery. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of experience supporting facilities, construction, engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, or capital project teams in a project coordinator, project controls, administrative, or financial support capacity.
• Experience managing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoice processing, expense tracking, and vendor coordination.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost reporting, and CapEx/OpEx management processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar enterprise business systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, financial tracking, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial, and operational support for Manufacturing Infrastructure and Facilities projects across multiple sites.
• Create, track, and manage purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), service agreements, and vendor invoices to support project execution and facility operations.
• Partner with Project Managers, Facilities Engineers, Finance, Procurement, and Accounts Payable teams to ensure timely processing and closure of procurement and payment activities.
• Maintain project cost tracking tools and financial records, ensuring accurate reporting of project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual OpEx and CapEx reporting activities, including budget reconciliation, variance analysis, accrual tracking, and financial documentation.
• Monitor project spending against approved budgets and identify discrepancies, risks, or cost overruns for escalation to project leadership.
• Coordinate vendor onboarding, contract documentation, insurance certificates, site access requirements, and service scheduling activities.
• Maintain project documentation, records, meeting minutes, schedules, and reporting dashboards to support project governance and compliance requirements.
• Generate reports, presentations, metrics, and financial summaries for Facilities and Infrastructure leadership.
• Assist with project planning, resource coordination, meeting scheduling, and communication between internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Support audit requests by maintaining organized project, procurement, and financial documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve project controls, administrative processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream-we're making it reality.

For over two decades, we've been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what's possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled "time-to-power" capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Project Controls Specialist to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to the VP, Global Facilities and will be based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in-office role 5 days a week.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative, financial, and operational support for Manufacturing Infrastructure and Facilities projects across multiple sites.
• Create, track, and manage purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), service agreements, and vendor invoices to support project execution and facility operations.
• Partner with Project Managers, Facilities Engineers, Finance, Procurement, and Accounts Payable teams to ensure timely processing and closure of procurement and payment activities.
• Maintain project cost tracking tools and financial records, ensuring accurate reporting of project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual OpEx and CapEx reporting activities, including budget reconciliation, variance analysis, accrual tracking, and financial documentation.
• Monitor project spending against approved budgets and identify discrepancies, risks, or cost overruns for escalation to project leadership.
• Coordinate vendor onboarding, contract documentation, insurance certificates, site access requirements, and service scheduling activities.
• Maintain project documentation, records, meeting minutes, schedules, and reporting dashboards to support project governance and compliance requirements.
• Generate reports, presentations, metrics, and financial summaries for Facilities and Infrastructure leadership.
• Assist with project planning, resource coordination, meeting scheduling, and communication between internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Support audit requests by maintaining organized project, procurement, and financial documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve project controls, administrative processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of experience supporting facilities, construction, engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, or capital project teams in a project coordinator, project controls, administrative, or financial support capacity.
• Experience managing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoice processing, expense tracking, and vendor coordination.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost reporting, and CapEx/OpEx management processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar enterprise business systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, financial tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Procurement, Engineering, Construction, and Facilities teams.
• Experience supporting capital construction, infrastructure, facilities, or manufacturing projects is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an office environment and occasionally visit manufacturing, construction, and facility project sites.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to navigate manufacturing and construction environments while adhering to required safety protocols.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and