Project Risk Controls Analyst

Michels Corporation

. Identify, assess, quantify, monitor and communicate project risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project risk management, including quantitative cost and schedule risk analyses, three-point estimating, and Monte Carlo simulation. Proficient in developing risk dashboards and communicating key risk drivers to project stakeholders.

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Project Risk ManagementQuantitative Cost AnalysisMonte Carlo SimulationThree-Point EstimatingMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentCost AnalysisSchedule Risk AnalysisSensitivity AnalysisCorrelation AnalysisRisk Dashboard DevelopmentHeat Map CreationTrend ReportingProject Data InterpretationMitigation Tracking

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePrimavera P6Safran Risk Manager

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementProject ControlsPreconstructionInfrastructure ProjectsEnergy ProjectsUtility ProjectsTransportation ProjectsMarine ProjectsIndustrial ProjectsRisk Management Framework

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, assess, quantify, monitor and communicate project risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
Work closely with project leadership, estimating, scheduling, preconstruction and operations teams
Support the Michels Risk Management Framework and risk-informed decision making
Facilitate risk reviews
Support quantitative cost and schedule risk analyses
Develop three-point estimates
Map risks to cost accounts and schedule activities
Assist with uncertainty, correlation, sensitivity and Monte Carlo analyses
Prepare risk dashboards, heat maps, trend reports and executive-level presentations
Track mitigation activities and emerging exposures
Continuously improve risk-management procedures, tools, training, metrics and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
Comprehensive benefits package
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) plan
Legal plan
Identity theft and monitoring plan
15 to 25 days of paid time off
8 paid holidays annually
Limitless opportunities to advance