Junior Project Controls Specialist

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Junior Project Controls Specialist for our New York, NY office to support the Project Controls & Technology Team and help deliver client objectives. You will assist with cost management, data analysis, reporting, and document control, working under a Project Manager. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and strong MS Office skills.

The position offers growth within a global engineering leader and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in Project Controls.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Effective reporting and strong communication skills.
• Advanced computer and word processing skills using MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Cost Management and Tracking of project budgets.
• Data analysis for project performance.
• Project Scope Change Control and documentation.
• Assist in report writing and visual representations of data.
• Support the Project Manager to align with project vision and initiatives.
• Maintain documentation in SharePoint or similar EDMS.
• Communicate with project team members and prepare meeting agendas.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/business

Tools

SharePoint

EDMS

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Junior Project Controls Specialist in our New York, NY office. Be involved in projects with our Project Controls & Technology Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cost Management and Tracking of project budgets
• Data analysis
• Project Scope Change Control
• Assist in report writing, visual representations of data
• Work under the Project Manager to support the Project vision and initiatives.
• Maintain documentation in SharePoint or similar Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)
• Communicate with project team members.
• Prepare project-related meeting agendas, minutes and action items.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases for correspondence logs and progress reports.
• Generate presentations, as directed by the Project Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in Project Controls.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Effective reporting and strong communication skills.
• Advanced computer and word processing skills using MS Office applications
• Proficiency with MS Excel
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate several high-priority deadlines simultaneously and demonstrate flexibility when priorities change
• Excellent organizational & prioritizing skills with the ability to multitask

Compensation and Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary: $90,000-$115,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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