Remote Power & Energy Cost Controls Specialist

WSP USA; Houston (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 supporting Power & Energy programs, including transmission line and substation capital projects. The role emphasizes forecasting, budget tracking, variance analysis, and project cost reporting in a mostly remote setting with some onsite engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in cost/ project controls on capital projects, proficiency in EcoSys/Procore/Oracle/e-Builder, and strong analytical communication to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent cost controls or project controls experience will also be considered.
• 7–10 years of experience in cost controls, project controls, finance, or related functions on capital projects, preferably within transmission line, substation, utility, infrastructure, or Power & Energy programs.
• Advanced hands-on experience with forecasting, budget tracking, variance analysis, cost reporting, cash flow tracking, commitments, accruals, and change control is strongly preferred.
• Experience with cost management, ERP, and PMIS tools such as EcoSys, Procore, Oracle, e-Builder, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Working knowledge of earned value management (EVM), cost forecasting, budget baselines, cost coding structures, trend analysis, and project financial controls.
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to translate cost data into clear updates for project teams, finance partners, contractors, clients, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project cost control processes for transmission line, substation, and related Power & Energy projects.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cash flows, cost reports, accruals, commitments, and financial projections to support accurate project performance tracking.
• Track actual costs, commitments, contingency, change orders, invoices, and cost coding to support timely and reliable project cost management.
• Perform cost variance analysis, trend analysis, and earned value management support, identifying cost risks and recommending corrective actions to project leadership.
• Use cost management and PMIS platforms such as EcoSys, Procore, Oracle, e-Builder, or similar systems to manage budgets, forecasts, commitments, change orders, invoices, and cost reports.
• Produce regular cost reports, budget variance summaries, forecast updates, and executive-level financial dashboards that clearly communicate project cost status, risks, and required decisions.
• Support change management, contractor progress tracking, invoice review, contingency management, and project close-out reporting from a cost controls perspective.

Skills

Forecasting

Budget tracking

Variance analysis

Earned value

Cost reporting

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 supporting Power & Energy programs, including transmission line and substation capital projects. The role emphasizes forecasting, budget tracking, variance analysis, and project cost reporting in a mostly remote setting with some onsite engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in cost/ project controls on capital projects, proficiency in EcoSys/Procore/Oracle/e-Builder, and strong analytical communication to