Description
WSP is seeking a Vice President, Project Controls to join our Project Controls group. This role can be based out of any WSP USA office.
Your Impact:
- Work under the direction of the Project Manager to support the planning, staffing, scheduling, budget management, quality control, safety, and coordination of subcontractors and internal technical and support staff.
- Develop and implement effective cost control procedures to track project expenses, analyze cost variances.
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams to evaluate cost-saving options and recommend value-added changes to optimize project costs.
- Establish methods to measure project progress and utilize project performance data to assess cost performance.
- Implement integrated project controls methodologies to effectively align cost and schedule management efforts.
- Communicate project status, cost performance, and schedule updates to stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.
- 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.
Who You Are
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent. Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., PMI-SP, AACE CCP/CEP) are a plus.
- 12 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 Benefits:
- WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
- Expected Salary (all locations): $180,000-$240,000/yr