Senior Project Contract & Controls Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP seeks a Project Contract Manager to oversee commercial and controls activities on energy production and transmission infrastructure projects. You’ll lead pricing, risk management, and contract change efforts across pre-award, award, and construction phases, coordinating with legal, finance, and project teams.

You will develop budgets, proposals, and SOWs, negotiate prime orders, and ensure contract compliance and documentation.

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 long lead procurement.
• 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.
• Experience controlling project costs and risk exposure.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex contractual information.
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and project controls oversight on complex infrastructure projects from start-up through closeout and dispute resolution.
• Support project managers in pricing development and risk management, avoiding scope creep.
• Proactive project and contract change and claims management and resolution.
• Engage and advise WSP legal counsel as required.
• Provide input on project team staffing and align with client control standards.
• Develop SOW proposals and support subcontract development.
• Lead negotiation for prime task orders and amendments.
• Interpret client contracts to identify major requirements and flow downs.
• Manage contract workflow and collaborate with program leaders for efficient execution.
• Develop budget proposals with Project Accounting and task leads.
• Contribute to project kick-off meetings, both technically and commercially.
• Maintain audit files for each contract with all related documents.
• Develop and monitor WSP commercial metrics (earned value, cost tracking, schedule, cash flow, etc.).
• Maintain relationships with project accountants and control teams for support.

Skills

Contract management

Project controls

Pricing strategy

Risk management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Cost management systems

MS Excel

Job description

WSP seeks a Project Contract Manager to oversee commercial and controls activities on energy production and transmission infrastructure projects. You’ll lead pricing, risk management, and contract change efforts across pre-award, award, and construction phases, coordinating with legal, finance, and project teams.

You will develop budgets, proposals, and SOWs, negotiate prime orders, and ensure contract compliance and documentation.