Lead Project Controls Engineer: Cost & Budget

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Project Controls Specialist (Cost Engineer and Control) to join our Project Controls team in New York, NY. This role focuses on developing cost breakdown structures, monitoring budgets, and producing insightful cost reports to guide project decisions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage dashboards, review invoices for accuracy, and ensure contract compliance while supporting project performance initiatives and timely progress updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, data, business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in construction project cost management and project controls.
• Engineering and Construction industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in cost management software, project management tools, Power BI and relevant industry standards.
• Understanding of financial principles and budgeting practices.
• Familiarity with project scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop the project cost breakdown structure and baseline budget.
• Monitor actual project costs and track changes to forecasted budgets.
• Establish methods to measure project progress and assess cost performance.
• Review invoices for accuracy and contract compliance.
• Develop project controls dashboards and prepare cost reports.
• Maintain records and documentation for contract compliance.
• Collaborate with project team to collect information and provide finished reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Project scheduling

Self-starter

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Building relationships

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, data, business, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Project management tools

Cost management software

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Project Controls Specialist (Cost Engineer and Control) to join our Project Controls team in New York, NY. This role focuses on developing cost breakdown structures, monitoring budgets, and producing insightful cost reports to guide project decisions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage dashboards, review invoices for accuracy, and ensure contract compliance while supporting project performance initiatives and timely progress updates.