Senior Project Controls Manager, Transportation Programs

WSP in the U.S.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee and direct program controls for a large bi-state transportation program based in Vancouver, WA. You will lead cost, schedule, risk management, and data strategy, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and delivering integrated narratives to executive leadership.

A 10+ year track record, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and EVM mastery are required. WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• 10+ years in financial controls, finance/accounting, and scheduling on large transportation programs.
• Experience on large, multi-modal bi-state transportation programs preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of EVM, cost/schedule risk assessment, and master scheduling.
• Familiarity with state DOT programming processes is a plus.
• Proficient with Power BI, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with PMIS platforms (e-Builder, Primavera P6, Oracle EBS, Procore, Kahua) and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct program controls for a large bi-state program.
• Coordinate across projects, managing cost engineering, estimating, risk, document control, data/tech, and scheduling.
• Develop integrated master schedule, risk register, and spend forecast.
• Lead cost and schedule risk assessments for the program.
• Interpret reports, forecasts, and trends to assess delivery impact.
• Maintain risk registers and support mitigation planning.
• Evaluate change events and cost implications with commercial teams.
• Develop monthly program reporting and presentations for leadership.
• Collaborate with Technology team on data strategy and PMIS modules.
• Serve as SME on schedule management and EVM.

Skills

Earned value management

Cost/schedule risk assessment

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering/Construction Management

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

e-Builder

Procore

Kahua

Oracle EBS

Power BI

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee and direct program controls for a large bi-state transportation program based in Vancouver, WA. You will lead cost, schedule, risk management, and data strategy, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and delivering integrated narratives to executive leadership.

A 10+ year track record, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and EVM mastery are required. WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.