Project Controls Lead - Michels Energy Solutions, Inc

Michels Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings/ Flexible Spending Ass

Disability Insurance

Legal Assistance

Job summary

Michels Energy Solutions, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Project Controls Lead to manage budgets and schedules for complex energy and infrastructure projects.

You will partner with project managers to ensure financial and timeline targets are met while coordinating activities across multiple teams. The role requires 5+ years in cost engineering, scheduling, and project controls within construction or industrial environments, with strong Excel and cost-control system experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of cost engineering, scheduling, and project controls in construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and business operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with project management and cost-control systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to drive process improvements.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate budgets and schedules for projects.
• Monitor project progress to align with financial and timeline goals.
• Coordinate project activities to promote efficient execution and cross-team communication.

Skills

Cost engineering

Scheduling

Project controls

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Cost management software

Job description

Project Controls Lead - Michels Energy Solutions, Inc

Houston, TX

Michels Energy Solutions, Inc.

Location: TX | Full-time | Travel Required

Michels Energy Solutions, Inc. (MES)serves as the general contracting and prime contractor arm of Michels, delivering complex energy and industrial infrastructure projects across North America.MESprovides turnkey project execution, leveragingMichels'self-perform capabilities to manage every phase of construction, from planning and procurement through field execution and project closeout.

With deep expertise in pipelines, gas distribution systems, compressor and pump stations, industrial facilities, utility infrastructure, and energy-related construction, MES partners with clients to safely deliver critical projects that power economies and support growing communities. Known for tackling challenging scopes and providing integrated solutions,Michels Energy Solutionscombines the resources of a national contractor with the agility, accountability, and hands-on leadership needed to successfully execute large-scale energy and industrial projects.

Our work improves lives. Discover how a career atMichels Energy Solutions, Inc.can change yours.

As Project Controls, your key responsibilities will be to support project managers by developing and maintaining accurate budgets and schedules, monitor project progress to ensure alignment with financial and timeline goals, and coordinate project activities to promote efficient execution and communication across teams.

Why Michels Energy Solutions, Inc.?

• We consistently ranked among thetop 10% ofEngineering News‑RecordsTop 400 Contractors
• We’re a national leader inpipelinewith a long track record of success.
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality.
• Family‑owned and operated organization with long‑term stability
• We invest an average of$5,000 per employee per yearin training and career development.
• We performhigh-impact, essential workthat supports homes, businesses, and communities.
• A culture whereeveryone shares responsibility for safety, regardless of title
• We’re part of the Michels family of companies—one of North America’s largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Legal Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Plans
  (Benefits may vary based on position and location)

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people
• You value challenges and opportunities over a 9 to 5 job
• You learn from the past and push ahead toward the future
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You believe that individual commitment to a group effort is key to success
• You want your work to make a difference in people’s lives

What it takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in cost engineering, scheduling, and project controls within construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects
• Knowledge of accounting principles and business operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; familiarity with project management and cost control systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to interpret data to drive process improvements
• Collaboration and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a team and independently under deadlines
• Occasional travel to project sites

Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Energy Solutions, Inc— where you don’t just build projects, you build a career.

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