ROW Project Controls & Scheduling Specialist

WSP Global Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking support roles within the ROW Program Management and Project Controls teams in Louisiana. The position involves assisting with right-of-way scheduling, budgeting, and reporting for electric transmission and substation projects.

The role requires developing and maintaining schedules, tracking milestones, and producing performance dashboards. Candidates should understand budgeting, earned value, and project controls in infrastructure settings and be able to manage

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking support roles within the ROW Program Management and Project Controls teams in Louisiana. The position involves assisting with right-of-way scheduling, budgeting, and reporting for electric transmission and substation projects.

The role requires developing and maintaining schedules, tracking milestones, and producing performance dashboards. Candidates should understand budgeting, earned value, and project controls in infrastructure settings and be able to manage