Project Controls Specialist - Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

Position Overview

The successful delivery of hyperscale data centers and mission-critical infrastructure projects requires disciplined cost management, accurate forecasting, reliable reporting, and meaningful project performance visibility. Project Controls Specialists play a critical role in helping project teams monitor project health, manage financial performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress and help ensure project budgets, schedules, and performance targets are maintained.
• Prepare and analyze weekly forecasts, monthly forecasts, cash flow reports, cost reports, and project performance metrics.
• Support project management teams by identifying trends, risks, budget variances, and opportunities for performance improvement.
• Collaborate with estimating, procurement, accounting, legal, project management, and operations teams to support project execution.
• Review project contracts and assist in identifying, tracking, and managing change orders.
• Aid in the development and implementation of project controls processes, procedures, reporting tools, and best practices.
• Assist with purchase order tracking, invoice allocation, commitment management, and cost coding activities.
• Facilitate project financial reviews, lessons learned sessions, PM-estimator handoffs, and other project-related meetings.

Why Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.?

• We deliver some of North America's largest and most complex hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• We provide exposure to every phase of project delivery, from planning and procurement through commissioning and turnover.
• We are family owned and operated.
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
• We perform challenging, meaningful work that supports cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital connectivity, and economic growth.
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title.
• We are part of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
• We offer opportunities for continued growth in project controls, project management, operations, and leadership.
• We provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, legal plan, identity theft protection and monitoring, and more.

What It Takes

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline and 4+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of accounting principles, business operations, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and cost management.
• Experience supporting project controls, cost controls, forecasting, project accounting, construction operations, or financial analysis activities.
• Ability to monitor project costs, analyze performance trends, develop forecasts, and provide actionable reporting to project teams.
• Experience reviewing contracts, managing change orders, and supporting project financial controls.
• Experience collaborating with project management, operations, procurement, estimating, legal, and accounting teams.
• Proven ability to use data to drive process improvements and support operational decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with B2W software, construction ERP systems, project accounting platforms, or project management software is preferred.
• Construction industry experience, particularly within mission-critical, EPC, industrial, utility, or infrastructure environments, is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel approximately 75% and support long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America as required. Travel may include extended durations based on project assignments and business needs.