Project Controls Manager

WSP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Controls Manager to join the Project Controls team supporting Power & Energy programs, including transmission and substation capital projects. This role can be based in Dallas, TX, Tulsa, OK, or Corpus Christi, TX and leads a multidisciplinary team across cost, schedule, risk, and document controls.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in project controls with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of project controls, finance, scheduling, or related functions on capital projects.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with EVM, cost forecasting, and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance, schedule, and document controls across power delivery programs.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of cost analysts, schedulers, risk managers, and document control specialists.
• Create and maintain program/project schedules and review contractor schedules.
• Develop and implement project controls processes and reporting.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flows, financial models, and oversee earned value management.
• Develop Power BI dashboards and analytics for leadership and clients.
• Administer a Cost Management System and track acquisition packages for reimbursement.
• Provide regular progress reports to Program Manager and PMO; engage executive stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Finance/Accounting/Engineering/Construction Management)

Tools

e-Builder

Oracle EBS

Maximo

Primavera P6

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Project

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Project Controls Manager to join their Project Controls team supporting Power & Energy programs, including transmission and substation capital projects. This individual can sit in our WSP locations in either Dallas, TX / Tulsa, OK / Corpus Christi, TX.

Your Impact

• Provide oversight of finance, schedule, and document controls across transmission, substation, and related power delivery programs, leading a multidisciplinary team of cost analysts, schedulers, risk managers, and document control specialists.
• Create and maintain program/project schedules; review, monitor, and control contractor and consultant schedules, identifying cost and scheduling issues and recommending 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 financial projections; oversee project accounting and earned value management (EVM) practices.
• Develop advanced Power BI dashboards and analytics tools to provide leadership and clients with actionable insights for decision-making.
• Administer a Cost Management System (e.g., EcoSys, Procore, or similar PMIS); track acquisition packages for reimbursement and oversee invoice review and processing.
• Develop regular progress reports for the Program Manager and PMO, and demonstrate professional acumen in executive-level settings, including memos, briefings, and client deliverables.
• Provide oversight of vendor selection, contractor progress, change orders, punch list completion, and project close-out; collaborate in contract review and negotiation for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with client Finance & Budget, Treasury, and Internal Audit functions, and support renewable energy/utility compliance efforts (RFPs, proposal evaluation, regulatory filings).
• Supervise and develop project controls staff, improving reporting accuracy and system utilization across Oracle, Primavera P6, Procore, and related platforms.

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• 10+ years’ experience in project controls, financial controls, finance/accounting, scheduling, or related functions on capital projects, with demonstrated ability to guide teams and coordinate across disciplines.
• Project management experience is valued; PMP or equivalent certification is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of earned value management (EVM), cost forecasting, and schedule management practices, with an interest in continuing to strengthen these capabilities.
• PMIS/Scheduling: Familiarity with PMIS, cost management, or scheduling platforms such as e-Builder, Oracle EBS, Maximo, PowerPlant, Primavera P6, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft Project, or similar systems is preferred.
• Ability to lead, mentor, or coordinate with project controls professionals across cost, schedule, risk, document controls, reporting, and related disciplines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams, contractors, and clients, and present clearly to executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Power & Energy industry, including transmission, substation, or other infrastructure programs
• Reporting & BI Tools: Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is helpful; exposure to Adobe Design, Publisher, or similar tools is a plus.

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