Senior Project Contract & Controls Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 174,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Contract Manager to support energy production and transmission infrastructure projects. Based in the Commercial Management Group, you will lead information flow, contract compliance, documentation, and issue resolution across pre- and post-award phases and construction, partnering with the project team.

You will work with project management, operations, legal, and finance to standardize best practices for schedule, cost, and risk, integrating data‑driven controls and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, legal studies or business management or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience supporting major infrastructure capital projects, including delivery of associated equipment and materials requiring long lead procurement.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction contract change management, claims analysis, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong background in project controls, cost forecasting, schedule analysis, and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in controlling and mitigating projects costs and risk exposure.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex contractual or technical information.
• Detailed, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and project controls oversight on complex infrastructure projects from start‑up through execution, closeout, and dispute resolution.
• Support project managers in development of pricing for work products and in management of risks and contingencies, including avoidance of scope creep.
• Proactive project and contract change and claims management and resolution.
• Engage and advise WSP legal counsel as required.
• Provide input/recommendations on project team staffing.
• Recommend and apply strategies for proper project setup to align with client project control standards.
• Support task leads in development of SOW proposals.
• Lead negotiation efforts for prime task orders and amendments.
• Interpret client contracts to identify major contract requirements, insurance, mandatory flow downs.
• Manage contract workflow and collaboration with Program leaders to ensure efficient contract execution and suggest improvements.

Skills

Project management

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Cost forecasting

Schedule analysis

Written & verbal communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, legal studies or business management

MBA or MS (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Cost management systems

MS Office

Job description

WSP is seeking a Project Contract Manager to support energy production and transmission infrastructure projects. Based in the Commercial Management Group, you will lead information flow, contract compliance, documentation, and issue resolution across pre- and post-award phases and construction, partnering with the project team.

You will work with project management, operations, legal, and finance to standardize best practices for schedule, cost, and risk, integrating data‑driven controls and