Description
WSP is seeking a Cost Controls Specialist to join their Project Controls team supporting Power & Energy programs, including transmission line and substation capital projects.
The successful candidate will develop, maintain, and monitor project cost control processes for transmission line, substation, and related Power & Energy projects. Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, cash flows, cost reports, accruals, commitments, and financial projections
- Tracking actual costs, commitments, contingency, change orders, invoices, and cost coding
- Performing cost variance analysis, trend analysis, and earned value management support
- Using cost management and PMIS platforms such as EcoSys, Procore, Oracle, e-Builder, or similar systems
- Producing regular cost reports, budget variance summaries, forecast updates, and executive-level financial dashboards
The ideal candidate will have:
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- 7-10 years of experience in cost controls, project controls, finance, or related functions on capital projects
- Advanced hands-on experience with forecasting, budget tracking, variance analysis, cost reporting, and change control
- Experience with cost management, ERP, and PMIS tools
- Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills