Job Details

Overview

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Controls Manager for our Seattle, WA office. This role can also be based in Austin TX, Denver CO, or San Francisco CA.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and evaluation of project financial reporting.
• Develop Power BI dashboards to visualize project health and key performance indicators.
• Develop and implement effective cost control procedures to track project expenses, analyze cost variances, and identify areas for cost-saving opportunities.
• Work closely with engineering and design teams to evaluate cost-saving options and recommend value-added changes to optimize project costs.
• Implement integrated project controls methodologies to effectively align cost and schedule management efforts.
• Communicate project status, cost performance, and schedule updates to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Attend a variety of project meetings with project stakeholders to track and solve cost and schedule management issues.
• Maintain financial reports for individual project subtasks and provide roll-up reports that summarize the subtasks.
• Review funding availability and procurement documentation to ensure conformance to approved project budgets.
• Manage change order processes and evaluations to assess the impact of proposed changes on project costs and schedules.
• Participate in development of project estimates, budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, and cost trends.

Who You Are / Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field is preferred.
• Candidates with advanced degrees or professional certifications and accreditations in Engineering, Construction Management and related fields are preferred.
• 10 years of combined field and office project controls experience involving large-scale projects
• Ability to work in a hybrid-type environment and must be a self-starter.
• Experience with dashboard reporting and Microsoft Power BI is required.
• Extensive knowledge of cost estimating methodologies, cost control techniques, and schedule management best practices.
• Ability to interface with clients and participate in business development initiatives.
• Expert ability with Microsoft Office Suite primarily Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal skills to deal with a high-pressure environment.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected Salary: $160,400-190,000/year

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employees career.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets, with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S.