Senior Project Controller

WSP COLOMBIA SAS; Bogotá; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP COLOMBIA SAS is seeking a seasoned Project Controller to support the Québec Buildings Team, coordinating between Operations, Finance, Billing, and AR. The role emphasizes maintaining financial integrity, preparing forecasts, and ensuring accurate project data and reporting.

Ideal candidates bring 6–9 years in project controls, strong Excel and Oracle ERP skills, and excellent English communication. A proactive, detail-oriented professional will help drive project performance and successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, accounting, finance, engineering, or related field.
• Additional education or certifications in project controls or financial management are a plus.
• At least 6–9 years in project controls, financial management, cost control, or project administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to PMO using Oracle for project setup, modifications and baseline resets.
• Maintain accuracy of project data: opportunities, budgets, revenue in corporate systems.
• Identify variances between costs and revenues; coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain forecasts like EAC and ETC in collaboration with PMs and Directors.
• Support Project Managers with financial and project control activities alongside Project Accountants and Finance teams.
• Participate in project change management and reflect financial impacts.
• Coordinate between Operations, Finance, Billing and other stakeholders to improve information flow.
• Monitor project financial performance and prepare reports for decision-making.
• Lead meetings with PMs and Directors to gather updated project status and changes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Project controls

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Engineering

Certifications in Project Controls/Financial Management

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Role Summary

WSP is seeking a Project Controller to join the Québec Buildings Team (ST-CI & M&E), providing financial and administrative support to Project Managers while contributing to the successful delivery of building projects. Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring effective coordination between Operations, Finance, Accounting, Billing, and Accounts Receivable teams. This position is critical to maintaining financial integrity, supporting project performance, and contributing to projects that help shape the future of our communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Project Management Office (PMO) in the use and administration of Oracle, including project setup, project modifications, and baseline resets.
• Ensure the accuracy, creation, maintenance, quality and ongoing updates of project-related data, including opportunities, projects, budgets, and revenue information, within corporate systems.
• Identify variances between project costs and revenues and coordinate the implementation of corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain periodic project forecasts, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC), in collaboration with Project Managers and Project Directors.
• Support Project Managers with financial and project control activities, complementing the work performed by Project Accountants and Finance teams.
• Participate in project change management processes and ensure proper financial impacts are reflected.
• Facilitate effective coordination between Operations, Finance, Billing, and other project stakeholders.
• Improve the flow, accessibility, and understanding of project financial information, serving as a key resource for project teams.
• Monitor project financial performance and prepare reports to support informed decision-making.
• Contribute to the successful achievement of project financial and operational objectives.
• Lead meetings between Project Managers and Project Directors to request and gather updated information on project status, financial performance, forecasts, and key changes.

Competencies / Skills / Qualifications

• Technical Diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Additional education or certifications in Project Controls, Financial Management, Project Management, or related disciplines will be considered an asset.
• Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 6-9 years of experience in Project Controls, Project Financial Management, Cost Control, or Project Administration.
• Understanding within the buildings, engineering, infrastructure, or construction industries.
• Strong experience in project budgeting, forecasting, cost control, variance analysis, and financial performance monitoring.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Solid knowledge of Project Controls principles and methodologies.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
• Experience preparing and managing EAC (Estimate at Completion) and ETC (Estimate to Complete) forecasts.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting capabilities.
• Analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Autonomy and commitment to quality work.
• Dynamic and positive attitude.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.
• French, both written and spoken is an asset
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and qualifications demonstrating the ability to successfully perform the responsibilities of the role will be considered.