Senior Consultant - Project Controls

WSP in India; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in India is looking for a Project Management Expert to oversee Project Controls, Scheduling, and Cost Control in complex infrastructure projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5-9 years of project management experience, preferably in engineering or professional services.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate proficiency in MS Office, especially Advanced Excel, and have strong skills in project scheduling tools like Primavera P6. Responsibilities include coordinating project budgets, creating detailed schedules, and ensuring effective collaboration with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ combined experience in project scheduling, cost control, documentation, and procurement.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial systems.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with billing and finance to manage accounts receivable and expenses.
• Create and maintain resource- and cost-loaded project schedules.
• Track project performance metrics and assess changes to baseline schedules.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Advanced Excel

Experience with Oracle ERP (Horizon/NetSuite) and Power BI

Skilled in project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Excellent planning and organizational abilities

Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Construction Management or Project Management

CAPM-PMI or PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Oracle ERP (Horizon/NetSuite)

Job description

Job Description WSP India is seeking a dynamic and versatile Project Management Expert with comprehensive experience in Project Controls, Scheduling, and Cost Control to support our growing portfolio of complex infrastructure and engineering projects.

Responsibilities

Project Cost Control

• Coordinate with billing, finance, and project teams to manage accounts receivable, timesheets, expenses, and invoice queries.
• Prepare billing drafts, compile and verify monthly invoices, and ensure accurate manual data entry and mapping to final invoice sheets.
• Manage project setup, budgeting, task assignments, and closeout activities in Oracle Horizon, maintaining WBS structures, processing time transfers, and performing compliance checks.
• Support financial analysis and reporting by tracking project performance metrics, generating monthly accruals, and assessing impacts of scope changes and forecast deviations.
• Collaborate with design teams to collect engineering progress data for Earned Value analysis and maintain accurate tracking of planned value, actual cost, and schedule performance.
• Act as a liaison between GCC India and US teams for project setup, billing, and timesheet coding, and support the P&B PMO team in portfolio monitoring.
• Conduct data integrity checks, audits, and maintain project documentation including lessons‑learned databases and meeting records.
• Apply extensive ERP knowledge for project creation, maintenance, and change management.
• Create and track change orders, identify and quantify risks, and support mitigation efforts as a trusted partner to the Project Manager.

Project Scheduling

• Create, update, and maintain resource- and cost-loaded project schedules using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Develop activity lists, identify critical paths, and notify teams of key activities and schedule risks.
• Monitor project progress, detect deviations, and support recovery planning and schedule forecasting.
• Assess and report the impacts of changes to baseline schedules and milestones, ensuring timely updates and resolution tracking.
• Support bids and proposals by preparing preliminary schedules and timelines.
• Use Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial systems to analyze and report on project performance and KPIs.
• Maintain accurate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and integrate project schedules under an Enterprise Project Structure (EPS).

Key Competencies / Skills

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Advanced Excel; experience with Oracle ERP (Horizon/NetSuite) and Power BI is an advantage.
• Skilled in project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project (MSP), and Smartsheet.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial systems related to project control.
• Minimum of 4 years’ combined experience in project scheduling, cost control, documentation, and procurement.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities; capable of handling multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Skilled in forecasting, reporting, and maintaining accurate project records and WBS structures.
• Strong coordination and problem-solving skills; able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and open to new challenges.
• Adopts a “Best for WSP” approach in daily activities.
• Flexible with work timings to support US‑based project teams across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with project management experience; a Master’s degree in Construction Management or Project Management is preferred.
• 5–9 years of experience in project management with engineering or professional services consultants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• CAPM‑PMI or PMP certification is an added advantage.

Background Verification

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third‑party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process—including documents uploaded—is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.