Senior Consultant - Project Controls

WSP in India; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a Project Management Expert specializing in controls, scheduling, and cost management to support complex infrastructure projects. The role involves coordinating billing, budgeting, and scheduling across global teams, and leveraging Oracle Horizon, MSP, Primavera P6, and EV analysis.

Ideal candidates have 5–9 years in project management within engineering or professional services, strong communication, and PMP/CAPM certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with project management experience.
• 5–9 years of experience in project management with engineering or professional services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• CAPM-PMI or PMP certification is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with billing, finance, and project teams to manage accounts receivable, timesheets, expenses, and invoice queries.
• Prepare billing drafts, compile monthly invoices, and ensure accurate data entry and mapping to final invoice sheets.
• Manage project setup, budgeting, tasks, and closeout in Oracle Horizon with WBS maintenance.
• Support financial analysis by tracking performance metrics and monthly accruals.
• Collaborate with design teams for EV analysis and tracking of planned value vs actual cost.
• Serve as liaison between GCC India and US teams for project setup, billing, and timesheet coding.
• Maintain project documentation, including lessons-learned and audit trails.
• Apply ERP knowledge for project creation and change management.
• Create and track change orders, identify risks, and assist mitigation with PMO.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Cost control

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's in Construction/Project Management

CAPM or PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Oracle Horizon

Power BI

Smartsheet

Job description

WSP India is seeking to onboard 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.

Project Cost Control -

• Ensure alignment with client expectations and deadlines by coordinating with billing, finance, and project teams to manage accounts receivable, timesheets, expenses, and invoice-related 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, including maintaining WBS structures, processing time transfers, and performing compliance checks.
• Support financial analysis and reporting by using financial systems to track project performance metrics, generate monthly accruals, and assess the impacts of scope changes and forecast deviations.
• Collaborate with design teams to collect engineering progress data for Earned Value (EV) 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, while supporting 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 (MSP) or Primavera P6, based on stakeholder input, proposals, and scope documents.
• 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 on 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).
• 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.