Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist

WSP is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join their Project Controls team. This position can be based at our WSP locations in Phoenix, AZ;
Dallas, TX;
Las Vegas, NV;
Brentwood, TN;
Houston, TX;
Boise, ;
Seattle, WA; or Kennesaw, GA.

• Work under the direction of the Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and evaluation of project financial reporting.
• Develop Power BI and/or Tableau 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 cost‑saving opportunities.
• Collaborate 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 align cost and schedule management efforts.
• Communicate project status, cost performance, and schedule updates to stakeholders to facilitate informed decision‑making.
• Attend project meetings with stakeholders to track and resolve cost and schedule management issues.
• Maintain financial reports for individual project subtasks and provide roll‑up summary reports.
• Review funding availability and procurement documentation to ensure conformance to approved project budgets.
• Manage change order processes and assess the impact of proposed changes on project costs and schedules.
• Participate in the development of project estimates, budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, and cost trends.
• Support PMIS system administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent. Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., PMI‑SP, AACE CCP/CEP) are a plus.
• 7+ years of combined field and office project controls experience on large‑scale projects.
• Extensive knowledge of cost estimating methodologies, cost control techniques, and schedule management best practices.
• Reporting & BI Tools:
  Demonstrated experience developing dashboards and reports in Microsoft Power BI and/or Tableau. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• PMIS:
  Experience working with and/or administering Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) such as Oracle Primavera Unifier, e‑Builder, Procore, or similar platforms.
• Communication:
  Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to present clearly to stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
• Work Style:
  Self‑starter who thrives in a hybrid work environment and can manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, or naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $103,900 – $176,250 per year.

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 are not a factor in employment decisions. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.