Project Controls Specialist

Job Description

WSP is currently seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls team. This individual will report to our client’s office in Amarillo, TX (Hybrid 2-3 times per week). Employees may travel to a WSP office (Fort Worth, TX) for periodic meetings.

• Identify work scope, technical sequencing, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Communicate with various project teams and internal work groups
• Work with engineering managers to ensure the schedule represents the execution plan
• Report project progress to project manager leads and provide visibility to critical deliverables through regular meetings
• Utilize look‑ahead schedules to help manage the work with internal teams
• Prepare cost performance and cash flow projections utilizing budget
• Manage changes and keep teams aware of changes to the budget and schedule
• Update individual tasks and Project Performance Indicators as indicated on progress updates
• Review and report on project accruals and expenditures
• Assist with project closeout
• Ideal candidate should be a self‑starter and able to work independently

• BA in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Construction Management (or equivalent)
• 5‑7 years of Project Controls experience
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Intermediate understanding of complex projects, cost knowledge, and ability to interact productively with diverse project team members
• Intermediate level of understanding of Earned Value Management

• Electrical utilities and power distribution experience is desirable
• Certification from AACE or PMI is desirable
• ERP, P6, and MS Project knowledge is desirable
• Preference will be given to candidates local to Amarillo, TX

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.

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

At WSP, we give employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals, and challenges.

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP.

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