Remote Cost Controls Specialist for Power & Energy Projects

WSP in the U.S.; Sunray (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Cost Controls Specialist to join the Project Controls team, primarily remote with some onsite work, supporting Power & Energy transmission and substation projects. You will forecast, track budgets, and provide cost reports for leadership.

You’ll collaborate with project managers, finance, schedulers, and clients to manage cost performance and risks, using EcoSys, Procore, Oracle, e-Builder, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering, or related field; equivalent cost controls experience considered.
• 5–7 years of cost controls or project controls on capital projects, preferably Power & Energy.
• Intermediate forecasting, budget tracking, variance analysis, cost reporting, cash flow tracking, and change control.
• Experience with ERP/PMIS tools such as EcoSys, Procore, Oracle, e-Builder, Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills for updates to teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project cost control processes for Power & Energy projects.
• Prepare and maintain budgets, forecasts, cash flows, accruals, and cost reports.
• Track actual costs, commitments, change orders, invoices, and cost coding.
• Perform cost variance analysis, trend analysis, and EVM support to identify risks.
• Produce cost reports and executive dashboards communicating status and risks.
• Support change management, contractor tracking, and project close-out reporting.

Skills

Forecasting

Budget tracking

Variance analysis

Cost reporting

EVM knowledge

Communication

Coordination

Education

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

Tools

EcoSys

Procore

Oracle

e-Builder

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Cost Controls Specialist to join the Project Controls team, primarily remote with some onsite work, supporting Power & Energy transmission and substation projects. You will forecast, track budgets, and provide cost reports for leadership.

You’ll collaborate with project managers, finance, schedulers, and clients to manage cost performance and risks, using EcoSys, Procore, Oracle, e-Builder, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.