Project Controller

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Lewis Center, OH

3d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Controller in Engineering Services, you will support solutions and services that help customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. The role is a key member of the Project Management team and covers projects ranging from small, single-deliverable engagements to larger projects lasting multiple months or years. You will be involved from quoting through project closeout, coordinating and tracking activities between Project Managers and Engineering teams. The work includes supporting quote preparation, schedule and resource tracking, project finance, and technical deliverables, while engaging with customer project managers, procurement, legal, and engineering team members.

Typical work includes forecasting project resource workload and tracking deliverables; supporting proposal development, negotiation, and cost estimates; entering new projects, schedules, and resources; issuing purchase orders and tracking equipment deliveries; ensuring invoices are issued according to project billing schedules; reviewing deadlines and finances; and analyzing data and tracking metrics.

The anticipated level is Project Controller I, with a stated pay range of $90,000–$110,000 per year. The position is located in Lewis Center, Ohio.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a project controller or in a similar role.
• Process-driven approach.
• Ability to understand technical deliverables in an engineering services organization.
• High attention to detail and critical-thinking skills.
• Commitment to quality work and on-time deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communication about technical subjects.
• Enjoys problem solving and driving improvements.
• Open-mindedness and a desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Forecast project resource workload and track deliverables.
• Support development and negotiation of proposals and project cost estimates.
• Enter new projects, including schedules and resources.
• Issue purchase orders and track equipment deliveries.
• Ensure invoices are issued according to project billing schedules.
• Review project deadlines and finances.
• Analyze data and track metrics.
• Coordinate and track project activities between Project Managers and Engineering teams.
• Support projects from quoting through closeout, including quote preparation, schedule and resource tracking, project finance, and technical deliverables.
• Engage with customer project managers, procurement, legal, and engineering team members.

Benefits

• Employer-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, and 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed