WSP in the U.S.
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WSP in the U.S. This opportunity is in Los Angeles, and is a full-time onsite position at the client’s office. Your Impact
Job Duties: 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 closely 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 identification of 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. Who You Are
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field (or equivalent) 12 years of combined field and office project controls experience involving large-scale mega projects Transit/rail experience 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, oral and interpersonal skills to deal with a high-pressure environment Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with advanced degrees or professional certifications and accreditations in Engineering, Construction Management and related fields Experience with dashboard reporting and Microsoft Power BI Benefits and Compensation
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation or personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $190,100-250,150 WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to adjust compensation based on qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a world-leading engineering and professional services firm. 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., we partner with clients to help communities prosper. More information: www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model and a comprehensive benefits package. We are committed to equal opportunity and inclusion. 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 be the property of WSP and may be considered for employment without obligation to the recruiter. Equal Opportunity Employer: WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. Required authorization to work in the United States.
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Join to apply for the
Project Controls Manager
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WSP in the U.S. This opportunity is in Los Angeles, and is a full-time onsite position at the client’s office. Your Impact
Job Duties: 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 closely 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 identification of 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. Who You Are
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field (or equivalent) 12 years of combined field and office project controls experience involving large-scale mega projects Transit/rail experience 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, oral and interpersonal skills to deal with a high-pressure environment Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with advanced degrees or professional certifications and accreditations in Engineering, Construction Management and related fields Experience with dashboard reporting and Microsoft Power BI Benefits and Compensation
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation or personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $190,100-250,150 WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to adjust compensation based on qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a world-leading engineering and professional services firm. 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., we partner with clients to help communities prosper. More information: www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model and a comprehensive benefits package. We are committed to equal opportunity and inclusion. 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 be the property of WSP and may be considered for employment without obligation to the recruiter. Equal Opportunity Employer: WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. Required authorization to work in the United States.
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