Power & Energy Project Controls Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Project Controls Manager to join the Project Controls team supporting Power & Energy programs, including transmission and substation capital projects. This role may sit in Dallas, TX; Tulsa, OK; or Corpus Christi, TX.

You will lead finance, schedule, and document controls for multi-disciplinary teams and develop advanced Power BI analytics to guide client decisions. A rare mix of leadership and technical skills is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent work experience considered.
• 10+ years of experience in project controls, financial controls, finance/accounting, scheduling, or related functions on capital projects.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM), cost forecasting, and schedule management practices; interest in strengthening these capabilities.
• Familiarity with PMIS/scheduling platforms such as e-Builder, Oracle EBS, Maximo, Primavera P6, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft Project, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of finance, schedule, and document controls across power delivery programs, leading a multidisciplinary team of cost analysts, schedulers, risk managers, and document control specialists.
• Create and maintain program/project schedules; review contractor schedules; identify issues and recommend resolutions to the Program Manager.
• Develop and implement project controls processes, including change management, cost/schedule standardization, and reporting across enterprise initiatives.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, cash flows, financial models, and other projections; oversee project accounting and earned value management.
• Develop advanced Power BI dashboards and analytics tools for leadership and clients.
• Administer a Cost Management System (EcoSys/Procore or similar PMIS); track acquisition packages and oversee invoice review.
• Develop progress reports for the Program Manager and PMO; prepare executive memos, briefings, and client deliverables.
• Oversee vendor selection, contract review, change orders, and project close-out; support regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with client Finance, Treasury, and Internal Audit; support renewable energy/utility regulatory filings.
• Supervise and develop project controls staff, improving reporting accuracy and system utilization across Oracle, Primavera P6, Procore, and related platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Tools

PMIS platforms (e-Builder, Oracle EBS, Maximo, Primavera P6, Procore)

Microsoft Project

Power BI

AutoCAD/Designer tools

Job description

WSP USA seeks a Project Controls Manager to join the Project Controls team supporting Power & Energy programs, including transmission and substation capital projects. This role may sit in Dallas, TX; Tulsa, OK; or Corpus Christi, TX.

You will lead finance, schedule, and document controls for multi-disciplinary teams and develop advanced Power BI analytics to guide client decisions. A rare mix of leadership and technical skills is required.