Senior Project Controls Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Eliot (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to join our Project Controls team at one of our Maine offices. The role supports planning, budgeting, and cost control across large-scale projects.

You will develop cost breakdown structures, implement effective cost-control procedures, and collaborate with engineering and design teams to optimize project costs. Strong leadership, communication, and PMIS skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, staffing, scheduling, and budget management for large projects.
• Develop cost baselines and WBS with the project team.
• Implement cost control procedures and analyze variances.
• Evaluate cost-saving options with engineering and design teams.
• Measure progress and assess cost performance.
• Align cost and schedule management through integrated controls.
• Communicate status and cost/schedule updates to stakeholders.
• Attend meetings to resolve cost and scheduling issues.
• Provide monthly reports and necessary documents to clients.
• Maintain financial reports for project subtasks with roll-ups.
• Review funding and procurement against budgets.
• Manage change orders and assess cost/schedule impact.
• Assist in development of estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost trends.
• Support PMIS administration and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost control

Schedule management

Dashboard development

Communication

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

PMIS (Primavera Unifier, e-Builder, Procore)

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to join our Project Controls team at one of our offices in Maine.

• Work under the direction of the Project Manager to support the planning, staffing, scheduling, budget management, quality control, safety, and coordination of subcontractors and Internal technical and support staff.
• Work with project team members to develop the project cost breakdown structure and baseline budget.
• Develop and implement effective cost control procedures to track project expenses, analyze cost variances.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to evaluate cost-saving options and recommend value-added changes to optimize project costs.
• Establish methods to measure project progress and utilize project performance data to assess cost performance.
• Implement integrated project controls methodologies to effectively align cost and schedule management efforts.
• Communicate project status, cost performance, and schedule updates to stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Attend project meetings with stakeholders to track and resolve cost and schedule management issues.
• Provide all necessary documents, information, and monthly reports to client, as needed.
• Maintain financial reports for individual project subtasks and provide roll-up summary reports.
• Review funding availability and procurement documentation to ensure conformance to approved project budgets.
• Manage change order processes and assess the impact of proposed changes on project costs and schedules.
• Participate in the development of project estimates, budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, and cost trends.
• Support PMIS system administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent. Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., PMI-SP, AACE CCP/CEP) are a plus.
• 10 years of combined field and office project controls experience on large-scale projects.
• Extensive knowledge of cost estimating methodologies, cost control techniques, and schedule management best practices.
• Reporting & BI Tools: Demonstrated experience developing dashboards and reports in Microsoft Power BI and/or Tableau. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• PMIS: Experience working with and/or administering Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) such as Oracle Primavera Unifier, e-Builder, Procore, or similar platforms.
• Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to present clearly to stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Work Style: Self-starter who thrives in a hybrid work environment and can manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in cost management software, project management tools, Power BI and relevant industry standards.
• Understanding of financial principles and budgeting practices.
• Familiarity with project scheduling preferred.
• Confident self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and organization while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholders.