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Senior Project Controls Manager

WSP Global · wsp.com
Portland, BostonHybridLead / Manager10+ yrs
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Project controls manager.

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Details

Found
25 d ago · posted 2026-08-27
Location as listed
Portland, ME, United States
Role
Program / Project Manager
Source
The company’s own careers site

Full description

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to join our Project Controls team at one of our offices in Maine. Your Impact: • Work under the direction of the Project Manager to support the planning, staffing, scheduling, budget management, quality control, safety, and coordination of subcontractors and Internal technical and support staff. • Work with project team members to develop the project cost breakdown structure and baseline budget. • Develop and implement effective cost control procedures to track project expenses, analyze cost variances. • Collaborate with engineering and design teams to evaluate cost-saving options and recommend value-added changes to optimize project costs. • Establish methods to measure project progress and utilize project performance data to assess cost performance. • Implement integrated project controls methodologies to effectively align cost and schedule management efforts. • Communicate project status, cost performance, and schedule updates to stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making. • Attend project meetings with stakeholders to track and resolve cost and schedule management issues. • Provide all necessary documents, information, and monthly reports to client, as needed. • Maintain financial reports for individual project subtasks and provide roll-up summary reports. • Review funding availability and procurement documentation to ensure conformance to approved project budgets. • Manage change order processes and assess the impact of proposed changes on project costs and schedules. • Participate in the development of project estimates, budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, and cost trends. • Support PMIS system administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts. Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent. Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., PMI-SP, AACE CCP/CEP) are a plus. • 10 years of combined field and office project controls experience on large-scale projects. • Extensive knowledge of cost estimating methodologies, cost control techniques, and schedule management best practices. • Reporting & BI Tools: Demonstrated experience developing dashboards and reports in Microsoft Power BI and/or Tableau. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. • PMIS: Experience working with and/or administering Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) such as Oracle Primavera Unifier, e-Builder, Procore, or similar platforms. • Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to present clearly to stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. • Work Style: Self-starter who thrives in a hybrid work environment and can manage competing priorities with minimal supervision. • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written. • Proficiency in cost management software, project management tools, Power BI and relevant industry standards. • Understanding of financial principles and budgeting practices. • Familiarity with project scheduling preferred. • Confident self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment. • Attention to detail and organization while working in a fast-paced environment. • Skilled at building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholders. #LI-MP1

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