Project Controls Lead

　　Req ID 17518

　　Project Controls Lead

　　Who We Are

　　At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

　　This Opportunity

　　WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Controls Lead for our NEW YORK - PENN PLAZA office. Be involved in projects with our Project Controls & Technology Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

　　Your Impact

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Onsite presence at our client location in the Secaucus, NJ area.

　　Work under the direction of the Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and evaluation of project financial reporting.

　　Develop and implement effective cost control procedures to track project expenses, analyze cost variances, and identify areas for cost-saving opportunities.

　　Work closely with engineering and design teams to evaluate cost-saving options and recommend value-added changes to optimize project costs.

　　Implement integrated project controls methodologies to effectively align cost and schedule management efforts.

　　Communicate project status, cost performance, and schedule updates to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.

　　Attend a variety of project meetings with project stakeholders to track and solve cost and schedule management issues.

　　Maintain financial reports for individual project subtasks, and provide roll-up reports that summarize the subtasks.

　　Review funding availability and procurement documentation to ensure conformance to approved project budgets.

　　Manage change order processes and evaluations to assess the impact of proposed changes on project costs and schedules.

　　Participate in development of project estimates, budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, and cost trends.

　　Who You Are

　　REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field is preferred. Candidates with advanced degrees or professional certifications and accreditations in Engineering, Construction Management and related fields are preferred.

　　7-10 years of combined field and office project controls experience involving large-scale projects, preferably in the New York City area.

　　Must be a self-starter.

　　Experience with multiple stakeholder/funding sources 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.

　　This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

　　Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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　　Compensation and Benefits:

　　WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

　　Expected Salary: $111,400 - $189,300

　　WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

　　Additional Requirements

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Additional Details

　　Travel Required: 10%

　　Job Status: Regular

　　Employee Type: Full

　　Primary Location: NEW YORK - PENN PLAZA

　　All locations: US-NY-New York

　　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 the 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. www.wsp.com

　　WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

　　At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

　　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 include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.