Project Controls Lead - Mission Critical/Data Center - Michels Underground Cable, Inc

Michels Corporation; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

401(k)

Legal assistance

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Michels Underground Cable, Inc. is a trusted contractor specializing in underground cables for power transmission and distribution.

The Project Controls Lead will oversee budgeting, scheduling, and coordination across medium voltage duct banks, substation feeds, and underground transmission projects to ensure goals are met within parameters. The role emphasizes training new employees on standard procedures, improving processes, and fostering a culture of continuous growth and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting.
• 5+ years of related experience in project controls or accounting/finance.
• General knowledge of accounting and business operations.
• Project cost analysis experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, scheduling, and project coordination with operations.
• Develop, implement, and train on standard procedures.
• Support data center and mission critical projects focused on MV duct banks, substation feeds, and underground transmission.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Excel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

P6

B2W Software

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. Discover how a career at Michels Underground Cable, Inc. can change yours.

Position Summary

As a Project Controls Lead, you will be responsible for working with Operations to ensure efficient and effective budgeting, scheduling, and project coordination processes along with ensuring goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within the prescribed parameters . This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and training new employees on standard procedures while fostering a culture of continuous growth and improvement. This role will support data center and mission critical projects while focusing on medium voltage (MV) duct banks, substation feeds, underground transmission, and campus distribution systems.

• 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.
• Family‑owned and operated organization with long‑term stability
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
• We perform high-impact, essential work that supports homes, businesses, and communities.
• A culture where everyone 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.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:
• 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 thrive on new challenges and evolving technologies.
• You think “we’ve always done it this way” is not a good enough reason.
• You want to know your efforts are recognized and appreciated.
• You like making your own decisions—with the right support.
• You want to be part of a team that improves lives through essential infrastructure.

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting; 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination
• General knowledge of accounting and business operations
• Project cost analysis experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel
• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time to various project sites

Desired Qualifications

• B2W Software experience
• Knowledge of P6
• Michels Underground Cable Inc. experience and/or profound knowledge of the construction industry

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

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability