Project Controls Specialist

WSP Global Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join the Project Controls team. You will design and build interactive Power BI dashboards to provide leadership and clients with clear visibility into cost, schedule, and performance.

The role emphasizes data analysis, KPI standardization, EVM reporting, and integration of PMIS platforms like e-Builder, Procore, and Primavera P6 to support accurate forecasting and decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls, reporting, and data analytics on large-scale capital projects.
• Hands-on experience building interactive Power BI dashboards and reports with data modeling and transformation.
• Strong data analytics to translate project data into actionable insights for technical teams and executives.
• Ability to collaborate with cost controls, project management, scheduling and PMIS teams to define KPIs.
• Knowledge of cost forecasting, budgeting, and earned value management (EVM) practices.
• Familiarity with scheduling concepts and PMIS/scheduling platforms such as e-Builder, Procore, Primavera P6, or MS Project.
• Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cost controls, project management, scheduling, and PMIS teams to define KPIs and reporting needs.
• Design and build interactive Power BI dashboards for cost, schedule, and performance visibility.
• Analyze project data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy.
• Standardize reporting templates, KPI definitions, and data models across projects.
• Integrate data from PMIS platforms (e-Builder, Procore, Primavera P6) into unified automated reports.
• Translate project data into executive summaries and client deliverables for PMO.
• Support cost tracking, forecasting, and EVM reporting with dashboard-ready data.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

e-Builder

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join their Project Controls team in Austin, TX.

Your Impact

• Partner with cost controls, project management, scheduling, and PMIS teams to understand the KPIs needed across projects and the portfolio.
• Design and build interactive Power BI dashboards that give leadership and clients clear, actionable visibility into cost, schedule, and performance.
• Perform data analysis across project data sets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and decision-making.
• Standardize reporting templates, KPI definitions, and data models across projects to improve consistency and data integrity across the portfolio.
• Integrate data from cost management, scheduling, and PMIS platforms (e-Builder, Procore, Primavera P6) into unified, automated reporting.
• Translate project data into clear executive-level summaries and client deliverables for the Program Manager and PMO.
• Support cost tracking, forecasting, and earned value management (EVM) reporting with accurate, dashboard-ready data.

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls, reporting, and data analytics on large-scale capital projects.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise building interactive Power BI dashboards and reports, including data modeling and data transformation.
• Strong data analytics skills, with the ability to turn complex project data into clear insights for both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cost controls, project management, scheduling, and PMIS teams to define KPIs and reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of cost forecasting, budgeting, and earned value management (EVM) practices.
• Familiarity with scheduling concepts and PMIS/scheduling platforms such as e-Builder, Procore, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project.
• Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail in dashboard and report accuracy and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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