Description
WSP is seeking a Project Controls Manager to join their Project Controls team supporting Power & Energy programs, including transmission and substation capital projects.
The successful candidate will provide oversight of finance, schedule, and document controls across transmission, substation, and related power delivery programs, leading a multidisciplinary team of cost analysts, schedulers, risk managers, and document control specialists.
Key responsibilities:
- Create and maintain program/project schedules
- Review, monitor, and control contractor and consultant schedules
- Identify cost and scheduling issues and recommend resolutions to the Program Manager
- Develop and implement project controls processes
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, cash flows, financial models, and other financial projections
- Oversee project accounting and earned value management (EVM) practices
- Develop advanced Power BI dashboards and analytics tools
- Administer a Cost Management System
- Track acquisition packages for reimbursement and oversee invoice review and processing
- Develop regular progress reports for the Program Manager and PMO
- Provide oversight of vendor selection, contractor progress, change orders, punch list completion, and project close-out
- Collaborate in contract review and negotiation for regulatory compliance
- Coordinate with client Finance & Budget, Treasury, and Internal Audit functions
- Support renewable energy/utility compliance efforts
- Supervise and develop project controls staff
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- 10+ years’ experience in project controls, financial controls, finance/accounting, scheduling, or related functions on capital projects
- Project management experience is valued; PMP or equivalent certification is preferred
- Working knowledge of earned value management (EVM), cost forecasting, and schedule management practices
- Familiarity with PMIS, cost management, or scheduling platforms
- Ability to lead, mentor, or coordinate with project controls professionals
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in the Power & Energy industry
- Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint