WSP in the U.S.
Overview
WSP is initiating a search for a
Project Controls Manager
for our
Duluth, MN
office. This role can also be based in other WSP locations across the US (Minneapolis, Chicago). This is a hybrid position. Your Impact
Responsibilities
Take ownership of the Project Controls function across the program, ensuring effective integration of cost, schedule, risk, and reporting disciplines to support program objectives. Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of program-wide project controls processes, procedures, governance frameworks, and systems in collaboration with the client and Program Manager. Serve as the primary point of contact for all project controls matters, aligning with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure consistency and transparency in reporting and controls. Develop and oversee enterprise-level dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to monitor program health and provide real-time insights into KPIs, risk exposure, trends, and variances. Establish and enforce robust cost control procedures across all projects and program elements, enabling proactive tracking of budgets, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost optimization opportunities. Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to evaluate design and execution options, providing strategic recommendations to improve cost-effectiveness and value delivery. Integrate cost and schedule management practices, ensuring accurate earned value management (EVM), performance measurement, and predictive analytics across the program lifecycle. Provide clear, timely, and actionable reports and presentations on cost and schedule performance to senior leadership, stakeholders, and the client, enabling data-driven decision-making. Chair and contribute to project and program-level meetings focused on risk, change control, performance, and strategic planning, ensuring alignment with controls best practices. Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive financial reporting across all work packages and subprojects, including roll-up reports, cash flow analysis, and funding status. Monitor funding allocations and procurement plans to ensure alignment with approved budgets and program funding strategies. Manage the program’s change control processes, including assessment of cost and schedule impacts of proposed changes, and provide guidance on mitigation strategies. Oversee the preparation and validation of program estimates, budgets, forecasts, cost trends, and estimates to complete (ETC), ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and funding profiles. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field (or equivalent) Advanced degrees or professional certifications in Engineering, Construction Management or related fields are preferred. 12 years of combined field and office project controls experience involving large-scale projects Ability to work in a hybrid environment and be a self-starter Experience with dashboard reporting and Microsoft Power BI is required Extensive knowledge of cost estimating methodologies, cost control techniques, and schedule management best practices Ability to interface with clients and participate in business development initiatives Expert ability with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Excel Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to deal with a high-pressure environment Benefits and Compensation
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $170,000–$180,000/year. About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Notice To Third Party Agencies
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and may be hired without compensation to the recruiter or agency. Note: This description does not include external job postings listed on the page. Required EEO statement: WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
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WSP is initiating a search for a
Project Controls Manager
for our
Duluth, MN
office. This role can also be based in other WSP locations across the US (Minneapolis, Chicago). This is a hybrid position. Your Impact
Responsibilities
Take ownership of the Project Controls function across the program, ensuring effective integration of cost, schedule, risk, and reporting disciplines to support program objectives. Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of program-wide project controls processes, procedures, governance frameworks, and systems in collaboration with the client and Program Manager. Serve as the primary point of contact for all project controls matters, aligning with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure consistency and transparency in reporting and controls. Develop and oversee enterprise-level dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to monitor program health and provide real-time insights into KPIs, risk exposure, trends, and variances. Establish and enforce robust cost control procedures across all projects and program elements, enabling proactive tracking of budgets, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost optimization opportunities. Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to evaluate design and execution options, providing strategic recommendations to improve cost-effectiveness and value delivery. Integrate cost and schedule management practices, ensuring accurate earned value management (EVM), performance measurement, and predictive analytics across the program lifecycle. Provide clear, timely, and actionable reports and presentations on cost and schedule performance to senior leadership, stakeholders, and the client, enabling data-driven decision-making. Chair and contribute to project and program-level meetings focused on risk, change control, performance, and strategic planning, ensuring alignment with controls best practices. Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive financial reporting across all work packages and subprojects, including roll-up reports, cash flow analysis, and funding status. Monitor funding allocations and procurement plans to ensure alignment with approved budgets and program funding strategies. Manage the program’s change control processes, including assessment of cost and schedule impacts of proposed changes, and provide guidance on mitigation strategies. Oversee the preparation and validation of program estimates, budgets, forecasts, cost trends, and estimates to complete (ETC), ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and funding profiles. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field (or equivalent) Advanced degrees or professional certifications in Engineering, Construction Management or related fields are preferred. 12 years of combined field and office project controls experience involving large-scale projects Ability to work in a hybrid environment and be a self-starter Experience with dashboard reporting and Microsoft Power BI is required Extensive knowledge of cost estimating methodologies, cost control techniques, and schedule management best practices Ability to interface with clients and participate in business development initiatives Expert ability with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Excel Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to deal with a high-pressure environment Benefits and Compensation
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $170,000–$180,000/year. About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Notice To Third Party Agencies
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and may be hired without compensation to the recruiter or agency. Note: This description does not include external job postings listed on the page. Required EEO statement: WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
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