Project Risk Controls Analyst - Michels Preconstruction Services, Inc. at Michels Corporation in Chicago, IL  

Job description

• The Michels Preconstruction Services, Inc. team plays a critical role in the development of large, complex energy, infrastructure, marine and transportation projects. The Preconstruction Services team consists of construction and technical professionals working with one another and with customers to develop creative solutions for turning construction ideas into reliable outcomes. Like our field construction teams, our Preconstruction Services team takes into consideration the safety, social and environmental responsibility, and the health and wellbeing of our people and the communities in which we work. We strive to make a difference in positive, respectful, and responsible ways. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Project Controls Risk Analyst at Michels can change yours.
• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people
• You enjoy identifying potential challenges before they become project impacts
• You are comfortable turning complex project information and data into clear, actionable insights
• You understand how cost, schedule, uncertainty and project risk influence one another
• You have strong analytical skills while maintaining attention to the details that drive successful project outcomes
• You enjoy collaborating with estimating, scheduling, operations and project leadership teams
• You can communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• You want to work to make a difference in people’s lives

Responsibilities

• The Project Controls Risk Analyst supports project teams by identifying, assessing, quantifying, monitoring and communicating project risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. This role works closely with project leadership, estimating, scheduling, preconstruction and operations teams to support the Michels Risk Management Framework and strengthen risk-informed decision making. Responsibilities include facilitating risk reviews, supporting quantitative cost and schedule risk analyses, developing three-point estimates, mapping risks to cost accounts and schedule activities, and assisting with uncertainty, correlation, sensitivity and Monte Carlo analyses. The position also prepares risk dashboards, heat maps, trend reports and executive-level presentations, tracks mitigation activities and emerging exposures, and helps continuously improve risk-management procedures, tools, training, metrics and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Business Analytics, Economics or a related field; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered
• 2–5 years of experience in project risk management, project controls, estimating, scheduling, preconstruction, cost analysis, construction operations or a related field
• Experience supporting large or complex construction, infrastructure, energy, utility, transportation, marine or industrial projects preferred
• Understanding of project cost, schedule and risk concepts, including contingency and uncertainty
• Experience developing or supporting quantitative cost and schedule risk analyses preferred
• Familiarity with three-point estimating, Monte Carlo simulation, uncertainty modeling, correlation and sensitivity analysis preferred
• Ability to interpret project data and communicate key risk drivers, mitigation status, emerging exposures and potential impacts to project objectives
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Primavera P6 and/or Safran Risk Manager is desired
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across project teams and leadership
• Ability to travel as required for project meetings, risk workshops and trainings

Skills

Required

• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel as required

Preferred

• Primavera P6
• Safran Risk Manager
• Three-point estimating
• Monte Carlo simulation
• Uncertainty modeling
• Correlation and sensitivity analysis

Benefits

• This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• Expected Salary Range
• $68,000 - $145,000 USD