Power BI-Driven Project Controls & Scheduling Lead

WSP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in Columbus, OH to join the Project Controls team. This role focuses on cost control, scheduling, and reporting across large-scale capital projects.

You will manage PMIS platforms, support EVM tracking, and prepare forecasts and dashboards to keep stakeholders informed. A senior candidate with strong analytical and communication skills will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in cost controls and scheduling on large-scale capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of EVM, cost forecasting, and schedule management practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain program/project schedules; monitor contractor and consultant schedules; identify cost/schedule issues and propose resolutions.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, cash flows, and financial projections; support EVM tracking and reporting.
• Track and control project costs, including change management, cost coding, commitments, and accruals across active projects.
• Monitor schedule performance, critical path changes, and float; coordinate with contractors and consultants to resolve variances.
• Administer PMIS platforms (e.g., e-Builder, Procore) and track acquisition packages for reimbursement and invoice processing.
• Produce regular cost and schedule progress reports for the Program Manager and PMO; ensure data feeding into Power BI dashboards is accurate.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering/Construction

Tools

e-Builder

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

WSP is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in Columbus, OH to join the Project Controls team. This role focuses on cost control, scheduling, and reporting across large-scale capital projects.

You will manage PMIS platforms, support EVM tracking, and prepare forecasts and dashboards to keep stakeholders informed. A senior candidate with strong analytical and communication skills will thrive here.