Project Controls Consultant

WSP in the U.S.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Project Controls Consultant to join the Earth & Environment Operations team in Texas and Louisiana, supporting lifecycle project controls, financial performance, and scheduling across diverse environmental projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Finance degree with environment/engineering exposure, 3–5 years in project controls, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat. Willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance; environmental science, engineering, or related technical field coursework/experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in project controls, project coordination, financial management, or related disciplines.
• Foundational understanding of project management principles and best practices.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial, schedule, and project documentation.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing project demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to learn new processes, systems and procedures quickly while focusing on client service.
• Self-motivated, proactive, collaborative, and solution-focused.
• Proficiency with project management and business software, especially Oracle Primavera P6, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
• PMI/PMP certification is a plus; experience in engineering/environmental consulting is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel periodically to support project and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and coordinate projects per the Project Delivery Manual and quality procedures.
• Monitor and control project budgets, expenditures, schedules, and performance.
• Provide updates on project status, controls, and forecasting to managers.
• Coordinate with subcontractors including work orders and payments.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and schedules; identify risks and variances.
• Ensure client invoicing requirements are met and support collections.
• Assist in implementing Health, Safety, and Environment plans.
• Facilitate project communications and document key decisions.
• Identify scope changes and prepare change orders.
• Review resource needs and assign staff and work orders.
• Serve as client-facing representative as directed by managers.
• Coordinate delivery of project deliverables and documentation.
• Support proposal development and submissions.
• Lead project closeout activities and lessons learned.

Skills

Project controls

Budget management

Scheduling

Forecasting

Contract/financial management

Invoicing support

Procurement support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance (environmental science/engineering coursework preferred)

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently seeking a Project Controls Consultant to join its growing Earth & Environment (E&E) Operations team in Texas and Louisiana.

The Project Controls Consultant will support all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and project closeout. The position will provide project controls and commercial management support for a diverse portfolio of Earth and Environment projects, including site characterization and remediation, environmental planning and permitting, and civil and geotechnical engineering.

The successful candidate will work closely with Project and Technical Managers to support project delivery, financial performance, scheduling, forecasting, and resource management helping to ensure projects are executed efficiently and delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements and client expectations.

This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to drive successful project outcomes and enhance overall project performance.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Establishing, coordinating, and, where appropriate, managing projects in accordance with WSP's Project Delivery Manual and established quality management procedures.
• Collaborating with project teams to monitor and control project budgets, expenditures, schedules, and overall performance.
• Providing timely and accurate updates on project status, controls, financial performance, and forecasting trends to Project and Technical Managers.
• Coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers, including the preparation of work orders, purchase authorizations, and payment processing.
• Developing and maintaining project budgets and schedules, proactively identifying risks, variances, and corrective actions.
• Partnering with accounting and finance teams to ensure compliance with client invoicing requirements, support invoice preparation, and facilitate timely collections.
• Assisting in the development, implementation, and tracking of project-specific Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements and plans.
• Facilitating effective project communications, documenting client interactions, meeting outcomes, and key project decisions.
• Identifying scope changes and preparing change orders to support effective contract and financial management.
• Reviewing project resource requirements and coordinating staff assignments and work orders.
• Serving as a client-facing representative as directed by Project Managers and Technical Managers.
• Coordinating the preparation, quality review, and timely distribution of project deliverables.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of project notifications, regulatory correspondence, and other required documentation.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project records within designated document management and control systems.
• Supporting proposal development efforts by coordinating contributors, schedules, and submission requirements.
• Leading project closeout activities, including document archiving, lessons learned reviews, client feedback collection, subcontractor performance evaluations, and project experience documentation.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of project controls, financial management, and environmental consulting experience, with the ability to effectively support project delivery in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

• 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.
• Prior experience within an engineering, environmental consulting, or professional services organization is highly desirable.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting field operations, procurement activities, or supply chain logistics is advantageous.
• Familiarity with environmental consulting, remediation, permitting, civil engineering, or related technical disciplines is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety, with a proven record of adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Flexibility to accommodate project-specific schedules, including occasional work outside standard business hours as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically in support of project and client needs.

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.

WSP USA provides 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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.