Cost Controller

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This opportunity is a hybrid position that will be based at our client’s office in Duluth, MN. The role will be a part of the Project Controls & Technology Team and will support the day‑to‑day administration of cost control, budgeting and change management activities.

• Support the Cost Control Manager in the day‑to‑day administration of cost control, budgeting and change management activities.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project and program budget forecasts, cash flows and expenditure tracking.
• Monitor contractor and consultant costs against approved budgets and flag variances or issues for review and resolution.
• Track and log cost‑related project changes, assist with analysis and provide input for recommendations.
• Prepare and update cost estimates, financial forecasts and funding requests under the direction of senior project controls staff.
• Maintain financial models and tracking tools to monitor cost allocations across project elements.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of acquisition and reimbursement packages in coordination with the finance team.
• Generate regular cost reports, summaries and dashboards for review by the Cost Control Manager and Program Management Office (PMO).
• Support the use and administration of the Cost Management System (e.g., Autodesk), including data entry, updates and report generation.
• Contribute to change management documentation by logging and tracking potential changes and approved change orders.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as Finance, Budget and Procurement to support reconciliation and audit readiness.
• Assist in the review and processing of contractor/vendor invoices and track payment status to ensure alignment with contractual and financial requirements.
• Provide supporting documentation and analysis for project accounting functions, including cost accruals and cost‑to‑complete evaluations.
• Assist in the preparation of memos, presentations and client deliverables, including basic charts, tables and financial summaries.

• BA/BS in Business, Finance or Accounting.
• Project Controls and Project Management experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Financial Controls, Finance or Accounting, including leading a team of professionals.
• Power or Construction industry experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Confident self‑starter able to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and organization while working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and deliver project deliverables.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors and clients.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Design and Publisher.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting and naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $110,000‑$130,000

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.