Project Controller

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is seeking a Project Coordinator in Engineering Services to support quotes, schedules, resources, and finances across varied projects. You will liaise with project managers, procurement, legal, and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery of critical electrical infrastructure solutions.

The role emphasizes data analysis, timely deliverables, and clear technical communication.

Qualifications

• Have 5+ years of experience as a project controller or similar role.
• Be process driven with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to understand technical deliverables in an engineering services organization.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Insist on quality work and on-time deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical subjects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track project activities between the Project Manager and engineering teams.
• Support quote preparation, schedule tracking, resource tracking, and project finance.
• Handle order entry, schedules, and resource allocation for new projects.
• Issue Purchase Orders and track equipment deliveries.
• Ensure invoices align with project billing schedules.
• Review project deadlines and financials; track data and metrics.

Skills

Resource planning

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Tools

Deltek Vision

Job description

Job Description

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Project Coordinator in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

The Project Coordinator is a key member of the Project Management team and requires a variety of skills. Our typical projects can range from small, single deliverable projects to larger, multi-month or even multi-year projects. You will be involved from quoting to project close out. You will coordinate and track project activities between the Project Manager and the Engineering teams. Key duties include supporting quote preparation, schedule tracking, resource tracking, project finance, and technical deliverables. You will also engage with customer project managers, procurement, legal, and engineering team members.

As a Project Coordinator, a typical day might include the following:

• Forecasting project resource workload and tracking deliverables


• Support development and negotiation of proposals and project cost estimates


• Order entry on new projects including entering schedules and resources


• Issue Purchase Orders and track deliveries of equipment


• Ensure invoices are issued per project billing schedules


• Reviewing project deadlines and finances


• Data analysis and metrics tracking

This job might be for you if you:

• Have 5+ years of experience as a project controller or similar role.


• Are process driven.


• Have the ability to understand technical deliverables in an engineering services organization.


• Have high attention to detail and critical thinking skills.


• Insist on quality work and on time deliverables.


• Possess strong written & verbal communication including on technical subjects.


• Enjoy problem solving and driving improvements.


• Are open minded with a desire to learn and grow.


• Having experience with Deltek Vision software is a plus.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.


• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.


• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.


• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.


• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range: $82,000 - $122,900 annually

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Project Controller level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.