Project Controls
Posted 15 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Project Controls Lead - Mission Critical/Data Center - Michels Underground Cable, Inc”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyAccounting, Business, Business Administration, Finance
Study levelBachelor's
Project Controls Lead
Michels Underground Cable, Inc.
Location: Various | Full-time | Travel Required
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.
Why Michels Underground Cable, Inc.?
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Customers trust us to build cables that will be out of sight, but in high demand
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Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality.
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Family‑owned and operated organization with long‑term stability
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We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
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We perform high-impact, essential work that supports homes, businesses, and communities.
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A culture where everyone shares responsibility for safety, regardless of title
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We’re part of the Michels family of companies—one of North America’s largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
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We offer a comprehensive benefits program including: