Senior Project Controls Manager

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to join our Project Controls team in Boston Massachusetts . 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. Work with project team members to develop the project cost breakdown structure and baseline budget. 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. Attend project meetings with stakeholders to track and resolve cost and schedule management issues. Provide all necessary documents, information, and monthly reports to client, as needed. 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. 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. 10 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. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficiency in cost management software, project management tools, Power BI and relevant industry standards. Understanding of financial principles and budgeting practices. Familiarity with project scheduling preferred. Confident self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment. Attention to detail and organization while working in a fast-paced environment. Skilled at building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholders. WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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): $150,000-$180,000/year WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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