Project Controller

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Fairview Heights, IL

3d • $82,000 - $122,900

About The Position

The Project Controller is a key member of the Project Management team in Engineering Services, supporting projects that provide solutions and services for protecting and controlling critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. Projects may range from small, single-deliverable efforts to larger projects lasting multiple months or years. The role is involved from quoting through project closeout and coordinates project activities between Project Managers and Engineering teams. It also involves engagement with customer project managers, procurement, legal, and engineering team members.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience as a project controller or in a similar role.
• Be process driven.
• 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 on technical subjects.
• Enjoy problem solving and driving improvements.
• Open-mindedness and a desire to learn and grow.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Deltek Vision software.

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.
• Support quote preparation, schedule tracking, resource tracking, project finance, and technical deliverables.

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.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed