Senior Project Controls Manager

WSP; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to join our Project Controls team at one of our offices in Maine. You will support planning, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control for large-scale projects, coordinating with internal staff and subcontractors.

The role requires strong experience in cost management, dashboards in Power BI or Tableau, and PMIS systems like Primavera Unifier or Procore. A hybrid work environment and clear communication with stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10+ years project controls on large-scale projects.
• Experience with cost estimating & scheduling.
• Experience with dashboards in Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control for projects.
• Develop cost breakdown structures and baseline budgets.
• Prepare monthly reports and client communications.
• Maintain PMIS systems and dashboards.

Skills

Cost control

Budget management

Scheduling

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

PMIS

Primavera Unifier

Procore

Communication

Education

Engineering/CM degree

Tools

Oracle Primavera Unifier

e-Builder

Procore

Job description

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

Your Impact:

• 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.