Project Controller I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Paid holidays

Paid time off & leave

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Project Controller I to oversee multiple projects, coordinating with technical leads, project managers, customers, and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes schedule and budget control, documentation, and contract management. The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent, 6+ years of project support experience, and strong writing and communication skills, plus proficiency with MS Project and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in related field.
• 6+ years of experience supporting project work.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including MS Project.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test results.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with technical lead and/or Project Manager to control all aspects of project including schedule, budget, documentation, contracts, and account receivables.
• Coordinate activities on multiple projects with project team, customers and subcontractors.
• Assist in the development and negotiation of proposals and project cost estimates.
• Assist in ensuring project procedure compliance and document control.
• Follow SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Independent work

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Work closely with technical lead and/or Project Manager to control all aspects of project including schedule, budget, documentation, contracts, and account receivables.
2. Coordinate activities on multiple projects, with project team, customers and subcontractors.
3. Assist in the development and negotiation of proposals and project cost estimates.
4. Assist in ensuring project procedure compliance and document control.
5. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
6. Understand. Create. Simplify.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in related field
• 6+ years of experience supporting project work
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including MS Project
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Related Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree
• OSHA Safety Qualification knowledge
• Utility, commercial, or industrial contracts experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience with Deltek Vision or other project management software

Physical Requirements

None

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 Data: $39.00 - $59.00 hourly

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 I 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.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.