Right-of-Way Project Coordinator

WSP Global Inc.; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Project Controls & Scheduling professional to support right-of-way and real estate acquisition initiatives. You will help develop, monitor, and maintain schedules and budgets for electric transmission and substation projects.

You will also produce dashboards and KPI reports, track milestones, manage cost performance via earned value analysis, and liaise with ROW teams, program managers, and clients. The role emphasizes quality control and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience in right-of-way coordination or project controls.
• Experience supporting infrastructure projects.
• Strong budgeting and scheduling knowledge.
• Ability to prepare and report on KPIs and dashboards.
• Excellent collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining ROW project schedules and budgets.
• Track milestones across survey, acquisition and construction-related settlements.
• Prepare earned value reports for schedule and cost performance.
• Monitor trust/escrow accounts and perform reconciliations.
• Produce routine project and portfolio reports and dashboards.
• Identify risks and communicate issues to stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison between ROW teams, PMs and clients.
• Lead quality control processes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Scheduling

Budgeting

Earned value

Dashboards

Stakeholder liaison

Risk management

Multiple priorities

PM tools

ROW coordination

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

supports the ROW Program Manager/Project Manager and ROW Supervisor(s)/Assistant Project Manager(s) in the planning, execution, and reporting of right-of-way and real estate acquisition projects. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets, monitoring quality control, and producing detailed performance reports for electric transmission and substation-related projects.

Project Controls & Scheduling

• Assist the Program Manager and ROW Supervisors in developing, monitoring, and maintaining right-of-way project schedules and budgets.
• Track and report on project milestones across survey, acquisition, and construction-related damage settlements.
• Prepare earned value reports that measure schedule and cost performance.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting on trust/escrow accounts, if applicable, including regular reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Duties may include processing reimbursements, maintaining a detailed record of transactions, and monthly reporting. Collaborate with the team, addressing any discrepancies, and facilitate timely fund reimbursements.

Financial Budgeting & Forecasting

• Analyze project financials to forecast trends, identify variances, and support decision-making.
• Handle and prepare financial recordkeeping and management including but not limited to bank reconciliations, Escrow Account Balance, Reimbursements, etc.

Reporting & Risk Management

• Prepare and issue routine project and portfolio reports, including dashboards that track key performance indicators (KPIs), production status, and risk assessments.
• Identify and communicate potential project risks and performance issues promptly.
• Serve as a liaison between project stakeholders, including ROW teams, Program Managers, and client personnel.
• Occasionally act as a single point of contact on project control matters.

Quality Control & Process Oversight

• Lead the development and monitoring of quality control processes to ensure timely and accurate project execution.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and ROW-specific compliance guidelines.
• Support the ROW team with additional tasks and responsibilities as required to achieve project success.

Experience in right-of-way coordination, project controls, or related roles supporting infrastructure or utility projects.

Financial recordkeeping and management including but not limited to bank reconciliations, Escrow Account Balance, Reimbursements, etc.

Strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, and performance metrics (e.g., earned value analysis).

Proficiency with project management and reporting tools.

ability to manage multiple priorities.

Familiarity with electric utility infrastructure projects is preferred.

#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. we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

Employees are also afforded 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.

S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.