Vice President, Project Controls

　　Req ID 17674

　　Vice President, Project Controls

　　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

　　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.

　　At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

　　WSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President, Project Controls with our client in Omaha, Nebraska .

　　Your Impact

　　Strong collaborative scheduling, forecasting and analysis leader for assigned project controls manager.

　　Works on multiple scheduling projects as a project leader or project advisor within functional teams.

　　Independently develops new project schedules for complex projects using Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or other scheduling applications as necessary.

　　Develop and implement monthly schedule updates and variance reports in accordance with Client process and procedures.

　　Communicates status of schedule and key risk areas to members of project management team.

　　Develops and maintains sustainable Enterprise level scheduling processes and procedures.

　　Creates complex scheduling models. Prepares and analyzes master project/program schedule.

　　Assess contractor monthly schedule updates and support analysis of potential delay claims and change orders.

　　Participates in client presentations as required.

　　Participates in and coordinates with other project controls areas.

　　Participates in labor projections in support of department staff planning.

　　Provides schedule support for change management or claims analysis (e.g., using contractor claims, delay cost estimates, time impacts, etc.).

　　Analyzes contract documents/construction documents (plans and specifications) to translate scope of work, milestones, contract time, and/or construction phasing and sequencing into the schedule.

　　Performs schedule risk analysis, including quantitative risk analysis.

　　Performs schedule analysis to include critical activities, risk areas, key milestones and significant changes to schedule. Develops “what if” scenarios to explore alternate sequencing in order to mitigate or avoid schedule delays. Revises forecasts and evaluates impact of delay.

　　Performs contemporaneous schedule analysis.

　　Performs detailed review of contractor schedule submittals, including baseline and progress updates.

　　Quality controls all scheduling deliverables prepared by support staff

　　Who You Are

　　Required Qualifications

　　10 years’ experience in developing and managing complex, multi-contractor project Schedules.

　　Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

　　Utility capital Transmission and Distribution projects experience preferred.

　　Experienced with critical path method analysis/technique with Primavera.

　　Experience working with large and challenging teams.

　　Assessment of contractor monthly schedule updates and supporting analysis of time delay claim

　　Perform time impact analyses (TIA) and forensic delay analysis to determine the extent of the impacts of potential delays during construction

　　Experience working within large and challenging Client Programs with one or more project teams.

　　Effective reporting and communication skills.

　　Experience in preparing high level project reports and documentation.

　　Exercise responsible, ethical decision-making with Client funds and resources in accordance with WSP"s Code of Conduct.

　　Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP"s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Airport construction and Design Build delivery methods is desired

　　Experience working with large and challenging teams.

　　Proven experience in effectively reporting and communicating schedule variances and recommendations to wider project team.

　　Experience in preparing high level project reports and documentation.

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　　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: NEWARK - GATEWAY CTR

　　All locations: US-NJ-Newark

　　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.