Senior Project Controls Manager – Infra Programs

WSP

Vancouver (WA)

On-site

USD 185,000 - 205,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee and direct program controls for a large, multi-modal bi-state program, reporting to the Vancouver, WA client location. You will guide cost/ scheduling activities, develop IMS and risk registers, and lead monthly reporting for executive leadership.

The role requires 10+ years in financial controls and scheduling on major infrastructure projects, with PMP and strong EVM expertise.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
10+ years of experience in financial controls, finance/accounting, and scheduling on large-scale transportation and infrastructure programs, including experience leading a team.
Experience on large, multi-modal, bi-state transportation programs, including highways, bridges, transit, rail, aviation, or other major infrastructure projects preferred.
Project management experience required; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
Extensive knowledge of earned value management (EVM), cost/schedule risk assessment (e.g., CEVP, CSRA, FTA OP40), and integrated master scheduling.
Familiarity with state DOT programming processes (STIP, legislative capital requests, transportation improvement programs) is a plus.
Reporting & BI Tools: Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Power BI, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
PMIS/Scheduling: Experience with PMIS platforms (e.g., e-Builder, Primavera P6, Oracle EBS, Procore, Kahua) and Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
Leadership: Proven ability to direct multidisciplinary teams across cost engineering, scheduling, risk management, document control, and data/technology functions.
Outstanding analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present integrated cost and schedule narratives clearly to program and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct program controls for a large, multi-modal, bi-state program, guiding adherence to strategic objectives.
Spearhead coordination across multiple projects within the program, managing cost engineering, estimating, analysis, risk management, document control, data/technology, and planning/scheduling.
Develop the integrated master schedule, master risk register, and spend forecast using standard tools, aligning contract-level schedules with program milestones.
Lead cost and schedule risk assessment efforts for the program and support translation of capital cost estimates into state processes.
Interpret cost reports, forecasts, and trends at the contract package level to assess delivery implications.
Maintain and interpret program-, project- level risk registers, identifying risks and supporting mitigation planning.
Assist with evaluation of change events and cost impacts in coordination with commercial teams; apply project controls standards.
Lead development of monthly program reporting, delivering integrated cost and schedule narratives to leadership.
Partner with Technology on data management strategy and PMIS modules for change management, document control, risk management, and cost control.
Serve as subject matter expert to senior management on schedule management, earned value management, tools, techniques, and industry best practices.