Senior Project Controller

WSP in the U.S.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 86,100 - 128,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Senior Project Controller in Salt Lake City, UT. This role involves monitoring project progress, controlling project budgets, and supporting the Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or science and a minimum of five years' relevant experience.

WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid leave. The expected salary range is $86,100 - $128,500.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in project support in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience creating and monitoring project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Working knowledge of project management principles and PMBOK.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project progress and support the Project Manager.
• Set up and coordinate the project per WSP's approach.
• Coordinate development of the project scope statement and Work Breakdown Structure.

Skills

Project management principles

Microsoft Office Suite

Primavera P6

Communication skills

Education

College diploma or university degree in engineering or science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Project Controller for our Lakewood CO, Salt Lake City UT, or Phoenix AZ office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project progress and support the Project Manager in achieving the project’s objectives throughout the project lifecycle. Use knowledge and experience to anticipate project requirements and pre‑empt project issues while working independently from the Project Manager.
• Integration
  • Set up and coordinate the project according to the approach outlined by WSP.
  • Coordinate project closing, archiving documentation, lessons learned, client feedback, sub‑consultant evaluations and project experience profiles.
  • Develop project execution plans, quality management plans and risk management plans for Project Manager review.
  • Coordinate planning and execution of the project and monitor performance per the project execution plan and contract terms.
• Scope and Schedule
  • Coordinate the development of the project scope statement and Work Breakdown Structure.
  • Produce and maintain client communications related to change orders.
  • Develop and maintain project schedule and track against the schedule baseline.
  • Develop and maintain Earned Value Management progress.
• Cost
  • Set up and maintain budgets and expenditures.
  • Conduct project forecasting related to cost control.
  • Interface with the accounting team to ensure compliance with client invoicing requirements, prepare invoices and assist with timely payment.
  • Follow up and meet with the client’s accounting team to ensure an efficient AR cycle.
  • Maintain a low Day Sales Outstanding (DSO) on each project.
• Project Documentation
  • Track requirements of quality management processes or plans to ensure they are met.
  • Coordinate project team communications, written and verbal, and document client meetings, interactions and activities.
  • Produce regular progress reports for the client, project team and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate data management and information transfer, including setting up and maintaining filing systems, document logs and action item lists.
  • Assist with identifying project risks and maintain the risk register.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in an engineering or science related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in related project support in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Experience creating and monitoring project plans, schedules and budgets for multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Working knowledge of project management principles and PMBOK.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Experience working with Primavera P6 to produce detailed independent schedules and network diagrams.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Continuously change‑ready and adjust approach and demeanor to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Encourage a trusting atmosphere by regularly communicating, being accountable and transparent and acting with integrity.
• Build partnerships, communicate and work collaboratively with diverse groups of people to meet shared objectives.
• Continuously and proactively identify improvement needs and make changes that result in better outcomes.
• Use feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and areas of improvement and adjust self as needed.
• Hold self and encourage others accountable to meet commitments and deliver results.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, voting leave, and paid time off for naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $86,100 - $128,500

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status are protected. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.