Earth & Environment Project Controls Consultant

WSP in the U.S.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Project Controls Consultant to join the Earth & Environment Operations team across Texas and Louisiana. The role supports project delivery, budgeting, scheduling, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle, with collaboration across project teams and clients.

Qualified candidates will have a Finance degree and 3–5 years of project controls or related experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, preferably complemented by coursework or experience in environmental science, engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in project controls, project coordination, financial management, or related disciplines.
• Foundational understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial, schedule, and project documentation.
• Proven ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines, balance competing priorities, and adapt to changing project demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new processes, systems, and procedures while maintaining a strong focus on client service.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative team player with a flexible, solution-oriented mindset.
• Advanced proficiency with project management and business software, including Oracle Primavera (P6 Scheduler, Portfolio Manager, and related applications), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Project), and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery, financial performance, and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of environmental and engineering projects.
• Establish, coordinate, and manage projects per WSP's Delivery Manual and quality procedures.
• Monitor and control project budgets, expenditures, and schedules; provide updates to project teams.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers; prepare work orders and payment processing.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and schedules; identify risks and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with client invoicing requirements and support invoice preparation and collections.
• Assist with HSE requirements and plans; track project health and environment considerations.
• Facilitate communications; document client interactions and decisions.
• Identify scope changes and prepare change orders; coordinate staff and resources.
• Serve as client-facing representative as directed; manage project deliverables.

Skills

Project controls

Budget management

Scheduling (P6)

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Education

Finance degree

Environmental/engineering background (preferred)

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Portfolio Manager

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Project Controls Consultant to join the Earth & Environment Operations team across Texas and Louisiana. The role supports project delivery, budgeting, scheduling, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle, with collaboration across project teams and clients.

Qualified candidates will have a Finance degree and 3–5 years of project controls or related experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Office.