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Cost Controller – WSP USA
WSP is seeking a Cost Controller for our Duluth, MN office, with the flexibility to work in other U.S. locations (Minneapolis, Chicago). This role supports the Project Controls & Technology Team in managing project budgets, cost control, and change management.
Responsibilities
Support the Cost Control Manager in day‑to‑day administration of cost control, budgeting, and change management activities.
Assist in the development and maintenance of project and program budget forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking.
Monitor contractor and consultant costs against approved budgets and flag variances or issues for review and resolution.
Track and log cost‑related project changes, assist with analysis, and provide input for recommendations to the Cost Control Manager and Program Manager.
Prepare and update cost estimates, financial forecasts, and funding requests under the direction of senior project controls staff.
Maintain financial models and tracking tools to monitor cost allocations across project elements.
Assist with the preparation and submission of acquisition and reimbursement packages in coordination with the finance team.
Generate regular cost reports, summaries, and dashboards for review by the Cost Control Manager and PMO.
Support the use and administration of the Cost Management System (e.g., Autodesk), including data entry, updates, and report generation.
Contribute to change management documentation by logging and tracking potential changes and approved change orders.
Coordinate with internal teams such as Finance, Budget, and Procurement to support reconciliation and audit readiness.
Assist in the review and processing of contractor/vendor invoices and track payment status to ensure alignment with contractual and financial requirements.
Provide supporting documentation and analysis for project accounting functions, including cost accruals and cost‑to‑complete evaluations.
Assist in the preparation of memos, presentations, and client deliverables, including basic charts, tables, and financial summaries.
Qualifications
BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
Project Management experience; PMP preferred.
7+ years in Financial Controls, Finance, or Accounting, with experience leading a team of professionals.
Power or Construction industry experience preferred.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
Confident self‑starter capable of operating in a dynamic environment.
Attention to detail and organization in a fast‑paced setting.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and produce deliverables.
Capability to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors, and clients.
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Design, and Publisher.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Base Salary Range:
$110,000 – $130,000 per year
WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Religion/Ethnicity/Sex/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/… The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Responsibilities
Support the Cost Control Manager in day‑to‑day administration of cost control, budgeting, and change management activities.
Assist in the development and maintenance of project and program budget forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking.
Monitor contractor and consultant costs against approved budgets and flag variances or issues for review and resolution.
Track and log cost‑related project changes, assist with analysis, and provide input for recommendations to the Cost Control Manager and Program Manager.
Prepare and update cost estimates, financial forecasts, and funding requests under the direction of senior project controls staff.
Maintain financial models and tracking tools to monitor cost allocations across project elements.
Assist with the preparation and submission of acquisition and reimbursement packages in coordination with the finance team.
Generate regular cost reports, summaries, and dashboards for review by the Cost Control Manager and PMO.
Support the use and administration of the Cost Management System (e.g., Autodesk), including data entry, updates, and report generation.
Contribute to change management documentation by logging and tracking potential changes and approved change orders.
Coordinate with internal teams such as Finance, Budget, and Procurement to support reconciliation and audit readiness.
Assist in the review and processing of contractor/vendor invoices and track payment status to ensure alignment with contractual and financial requirements.
Provide supporting documentation and analysis for project accounting functions, including cost accruals and cost‑to‑complete evaluations.
Assist in the preparation of memos, presentations, and client deliverables, including basic charts, tables, and financial summaries.
Qualifications
BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
Project Management experience; PMP preferred.
7+ years in Financial Controls, Finance, or Accounting, with experience leading a team of professionals.
Power or Construction industry experience preferred.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
Confident self‑starter capable of operating in a dynamic environment.
Attention to detail and organization in a fast‑paced setting.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and produce deliverables.
Capability to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors, and clients.
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Design, and Publisher.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Base Salary Range:
$110,000 – $130,000 per year
WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Religion/Ethnicity/Sex/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/… The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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