Assistant Vice President, Project Controls / Scheduling

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 174,400 - 213,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave and vacation

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Project Controls/Scheduling in New York, NY. In this role, you will manage schedule management to support various client programs, particularly in transit and rail sectors.

Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field along with over 10 years of experience in complex project schedule development. WSP offers a comprehensive benefits suite including robust health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in developing and managing complex project schedules.
• Prior experience on transit and rail projects is essential.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedule for client programs or projects effectively.
• Develop and analyze execution schedules for multiple projects.
• Perform earned value analysis and produce EVM reports.

Skills

Schedule management

Critical path method analysis

Effective reporting and communication

Change order analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Assistant Vice President, Project Controls / Scheduling

Position located in New York, NY and reporting to the MTA office along the A Line or the 2 Broadway MTA office location.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for schedule management to support client programs or projects, including design and construction projects.
• Develop, update, and analyze detailed execution schedules for multiple projects being executed simultaneously.
• Develop baseline schedule and produce summary and detailed review of baseline durations, logic, resources, costs, cost curves, and resource histograms.
• Identify and analyze schedule critical path or near‑critical path activities for reasonableness, relevance, and accuracy.
• Review periodic CPM schedule updates, provide Primavera schedule comparison reports and detailed reviews.
• Perform earned value analysis and produce EVM reports.
• Manage schedule change information and conduct detailed review and analysis of change orders.
• Perform time impact analyses (TIA) to determine the extent of potential delay impacts.
• Provide recommendations for schedule recovery, conduct recovery schedule reviews, and perform what‑if scenario analysis.
• Assess and recommend resolution of schedule, scope changes, or delays to the Project Manager, Project Team, and executive management.

Qualifications

• Prior experience on transit and rail projects involving track work, tunnel lighting, and communications‑based train control (CBTC) systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in developing and managing complex project schedules.
• Experience with critical path method analysis or technique using Primavera P6.
• Experience with change order and time impact analysis.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and within large, challenging client programs with multiple project teams.
• Effective reporting and communication skills.
• Experience preparing project reports and documentation.
• Construction experience preferred.
• Team player with strong communication skills.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for personal circumstances.

Compensation

Expected salary: $174,400‑$213,200.

EEO Statement

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability or Protected Veteran Status are not factors in the employment decisions of WSP.

Work Authorization

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.