Project Controls Specialist (Cost Engineer and Control)

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Lead Project Controls Specialist (Cost Engineer and Control) to join our Project Controls team in New York, NY. Your ImpactDuties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Work with project team members to develop the project cost breakdown structure and baseline budget.
• Monitor actual project costs and track potential changes to forecasted budgets.
• Establish methods to measure project progress and utilize project performance data to assess cost performance.
• Review invoices to verify accuracy, documentation and compliance with contract and project requirements
• Manage project controls data using designated applications or tools.
• Develop project controls dashboards.
• Prepare cost reports or presentations.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to progress reporting, including proofreading for consistency and accuracy in reporting.
• Complete routine, frequent deadlines for a variety of project reports. Collaborate with project team to collect information and provide finished reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation with respect to contract compliance.

Who You Are Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, data, business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in construction project cost management and project controls.
• Engineering and Construction industry experience preferred.
• 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.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $149,700-182,100