Head of Project Management

Project Controls Manager

WSP is seeking a Project Controls Manager to join their Project Controls team supporting Power & Energy programs, including transmission and substation capital projects. 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.

Create and maintain program/project schedules; review, monitor, and control contractor and consultant schedules, identifying cost and scheduling issues and recommending resolutions to the Program Manager.

Develop and implement project controls processes, including change management, cost/schedule standardization, and reporting across enterprise initiatives.

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 to provide leadership and clients with actionable insights for decision-making.

Administer a Cost Management System (e.g., track acquisition packages for reimbursement and oversee invoice review and processing.

Develop regular progress reports for the Program Manager and PMO, and demonstrate professional acumen in executive-level settings, including memos, briefings, and client deliverables.

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, and support renewable energy/utility compliance efforts (RFPs, proposal evaluation, regulatory filings).

Supervise and develop project controls staff, improving reporting accuracy and system utilization across Oracle, Primavera P6, Procore, and related platforms.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 12+ years of experience in financial controls, finance/accounting, and scheduling on large-scale capital projects, including experience leading a team of professionals.
• Project management experience required; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of earned value management (EVM), cost forecasting, and schedule management best practices.
• Reporting & BI Tools: Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Power BI, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Adobe Design and Publisher a plus.
• Experience with PMIS platforms such as e-Builder, Oracle EBS, Maximo, PowerPlant, Primavera P6, Procore, or Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, including cost analysts, schedulers, risk managers, and document control specialists.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams, contractors, and clients, and present clearly to executive stakeholders.

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 vacation (or other personal time);