Project Controller

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Fairview Heights, IL

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About The Position

SEL’s devices are embedded in the power grid, helping prevent blackouts, make outages safer and shorter, and add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. In Engineering Services, the Project Coordinator supports 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 supports projects ranging from small, single-deliverable efforts to larger projects lasting multiple months or years. The position is involved from quoting through project closeout and coordinates and tracks activities between the Project Manager and Engineering teams. Work includes supporting proposals and estimates, tracking schedules and resources, handling project finance and technical deliverables, and engaging with customer project managers, procurement, legal, and engineering teams.

SEL is 100% employee-owned and describes its compensation as competitive, with superior benefits and opportunities for employee development. The stated pay range is $82,000–$122,900 annually. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as experience, training, knowledge, and skills. The company is hiring at the Project Controller level and may consider applicants for a different level depending on their background, with compensation adjusted accordingly.

Requirements

• At least 5 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.
• Strong 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.
• Be open-minded and interested in learning and growing.

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.
• Perform data analysis and track metrics.
• Coordinate and track project activities between Project Managers and Engineering teams.

Benefits

• Employer-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• 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