Senior Project Controls Manager

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. #LI-MP1