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WSP in the U.S.
This position may be based in the Duluth, MN office or other WSP locations across the US (Minneapolis, Chicago). It is a hybrid role that will involve projects with the Project Controls & Technology Team, serving a growing organization of client solutions.
Job Description WSP is currently searching for a Project Controls Manager. The role will involve collaborating with the Project Controls & Technology Team, integrating cost, schedule, risk, and reporting disciplines to support program objectives and solve client challenges.
Your Impact
Take ownership of the Project Controls function across the program, ensuring effective integration of cost, schedule, risk, and reporting disciplines.
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.
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.
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to evaluate design and execution options, providing strategic recommendations to improve cost-effectiveness.
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.
Chair and contribute to project and program-level meetings focused on risk, change control, performance, and strategic planning.
Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive financial reporting across all work packages and subprojects.
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.
Oversee the preparation and validation of program estimates, budgets, forecasts, cost trends, and estimates to complete (ETC).
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or related field (or equivalent).
Advanced degrees or professional certifications and accreditations in Engineering, Construction Management and related fields are preferred.
12 years of combined field and office project controls experience involving large-scale projects.
Self-starter able to work in a hybrid-type environment.
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, oral, and interpersonal skills to deal with a high-pressure environment.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Base Salary Range $170,000 - $180,000 per year (the range is displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations).
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs 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 our clients to help communities prosper.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 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. 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 become the property of WSP and WSP can hire the candidate without fee or compensation.
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Project Controls Manager
role at
WSP in the U.S.
This position may be based in the Duluth, MN office or other WSP locations across the US (Minneapolis, Chicago). It is a hybrid role that will involve projects with the Project Controls & Technology Team, serving a growing organization of client solutions.
Job Description WSP is currently searching for a Project Controls Manager. The role will involve collaborating with the Project Controls & Technology Team, integrating cost, schedule, risk, and reporting disciplines to support program objectives and solve client challenges.
Your Impact
Take ownership of the Project Controls function across the program, ensuring effective integration of cost, schedule, risk, and reporting disciplines.
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.
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.
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to evaluate design and execution options, providing strategic recommendations to improve cost-effectiveness.
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.
Chair and contribute to project and program-level meetings focused on risk, change control, performance, and strategic planning.
Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive financial reporting across all work packages and subprojects.
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.
Oversee the preparation and validation of program estimates, budgets, forecasts, cost trends, and estimates to complete (ETC).
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or related field (or equivalent).
Advanced degrees or professional certifications and accreditations in Engineering, Construction Management and related fields are preferred.
12 years of combined field and office project controls experience involving large-scale projects.
Self-starter able to work in a hybrid-type environment.
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, oral, and interpersonal skills to deal with a high-pressure environment.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Base Salary Range $170,000 - $180,000 per year (the range is displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations).
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs 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 our clients to help communities prosper.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 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. 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 become the property of WSP and WSP can hire the candidate without fee or compensation.
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