Senior Project Controller

WSP en Colombia; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 100.000.000 - 140.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WSP is seeking a Project Controller to join the Québec Buildings Team (ST-CI & M&E), providing financial and administrative support to Project Managers and coordinating with Operations, Finance, Billing, and AR teams. The role emphasizes project budgeting, forecasting (EAC/ETC), variance analysis, and accurate data in Oracle.

Responsibilities include supporting PMs, leading financial reviews, and ensuring alignment of project performance with corporate objectives, while collaborating with

Formación

• Formal education in business, accounting, finance or engineering with emphasis on project controls.
• Certifications in project controls or financial management are advantageous.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Support PMO with Oracle-based project setup, baseline resets, and data administration.
• Maintain project data including opportunities, budgets, and revenue.
• Identify variances between costs and revenues and coordinate corrective actions.

Conocimientos

Project Controls

Financial Management

Cost Control

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Excel proficiency

Oracle ERP

Forecasting

Budgeting

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor or higher in Business, Finance, Engineering or related field

Project Controls certifications (asset)

Herramientas

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

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.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• 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.