Project Controls Analyst - Michels Underground Cable, Inc

Michels Corporation; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training investment

401(k) plan

Job summary

Michels Underground Cable, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support budgeting and scheduling for diverse projects, ensuring cost performance aligns with timelines.

This role involves close collaboration with project teams on-site to drive efficient execution. Ideal candidates bring 0-3 years of related experience, a business-related degree, and strong Excel skills to analyze data and forecast costs effectively.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of related experience in project controls, finance, accounting, or construction operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Training or exposure to project cost control, scheduling, and forecasting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support project budgeting and scheduling.
• Monitor cost and schedule performance.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure efficient and effective project execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Deadline-driven

Communication

Project coordination

Travel on-site

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Installing underground cables for power transmission, power distribution, renewable energy and communication networks is a necessary step in hardening the electrical grid, delivering reliable communication networks, and integrating renewable energy into our existing systems. Michels Underground Cable, Inc. is one of the most trusted underground line and duct bank contractors in the United States. We do it all - from directly burying or installing protective casing for solid and stranded conductors and copper, fiber optic and coaxial cable. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Underground Cable, Inc. can change yours.

As a Project Controls Analyst, your key responsibilities will be to support project budgeting and scheduling, monitor cost and schedule performance, and collaborate with project teams to ensure efficient and effective project execution.

Why Michels Underground Cable, Inc.?

• Customers trust us to build cables that will be out of sight, but in high demand
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We perform challenging, meaningful work that improves the world
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title
• We are a part of the Michels family of companies - one of North America's largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• \"Because that's the way we've always done it.\"
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available
• You want to work to make a difference in people's lives

What it takes?

• 0-3 years of related experience in project controls, finance, accounting, or construction operations
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Training or exposure to project cost control, scheduling, and forecasting processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet deadlines independently
• Ability to travel to various project sites and work on-site full time

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability