WSP

Project Controls Manager

WSP • $110K — $130K *
Brentwood, TN 37027In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • 10+ years of experience in project controls or related functions on capital projects.
  • Project management experience valued; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and cost forecasting practices.
  • Knowledge of PMIS/Cost Management platforms like Procore, Oracle, or Primavera P6 preferred.
  • Ability to lead and mentor project controls professionals across various disciplines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight of finance, schedule, and document controls for power delivery programs.
  • Create and maintain detailed project schedules while monitoring contractor progress.
  • Develop and implement project controls processes, including change management.
  • Prepare financial estimates, budgets, forecasts, and oversee project accounting practices.
  • Develop advanced Power BI dashboards for actionable insights and decision-making support.
  • Administer a Cost Management System to manage invoices and reimbursement packages.
  • Supervise and develop project controls staff to enhance reporting accuracy.

Benefits

  • Flexible work locations in Dallas, Tulsa, or Corpus Christi.
  • Opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team and make strategic decisions.
  • Involvement in significant energy and infrastructure projects.
  • Continuous development of professional skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Opportunity to use advanced analytics and reporting tools for project insights.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Project Controls Manager to join their Project Controls team supporting Power & Energy programs, including transmission and substation capital projects. This individual can sit in our WSP locations in either Dallas, TX / Tulsa, OK / Corpus Christi, TX.

Your Impact
  • Provide oversight of finance, schedule, and document controls across transmission, substation, and related power delivery programs, leading a multidisciplinary team of cost analysts, schedulers, risk managers, and document control specialists.
  • Create and maintain program/project schedules; review, monitor, and control contractor and consultant schedules, identifying cost and scheduling issues and recommending resolutions to the Program Manager.
  • Develop and implement project controls processes, including change management, cost/schedule standardization, and reporting across enterprise initiatives.
  • Prepare cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, cash flows, financial models, and other financial projections; oversee project accounting and earned value management (EVM) practices.
  • Develop advanced Power BI dashboards and analytics tools to provide leadership and clients with actionable insights for decision-making.
  • Administer a Cost Management System (e.g., EcoSys, Procore, or similar PMIS); track acquisition packages for reimbursement and oversee invoice review and processing.
  • Develop regular progress reports for the Program Manager and PMO, and demonstrate professional acumen in executive-level settings, including memos, briefings, and client deliverables.
  • Provide oversight of vendor selection, contractor progress, change orders, punch list completion, and project close-out; collaborate in contract review and negotiation for regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinate with client Finance & Budget, Treasury, and Internal Audit functions, and support renewable energy/utility compliance efforts (RFPs, proposal evaluation, regulatory filings).
  • Supervise and develop project controls staff, improving reporting accuracy and system utilization across Oracle, Primavera P6, Procore, and related platforms.


Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will also be considered.
  • 10+ years' experience in project controls, financial controls, finance/accounting, scheduling, or related functions on capital projects, with demonstrated ability to guide teams and coordinate across disciplines.
  • Project management experience is valued; PMP or equivalent certification is preferred but not required.
  • Working knowledge of earned value management (EVM), cost forecasting, and schedule management practices, with an interest in continuing to strengthen these capabilities.
  • PMIS/Scheduling: Familiarity with PMIS, cost management, or scheduling platforms such as e-Builder, Oracle EBS, Maximo, PowerPlant, Primavera P6, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft Project, or similar systems is preferred.
  • Ability to lead, mentor, or coordinate with project controls professionals across cost, schedule, risk, document controls, reporting, and related disciplines.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams, contractors, and clients, and present clearly to executive stakeholders.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in the Power & Energy industry, including transmission, substation, or other infrastructure programs
  • Reporting & BI Tools: Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is helpful; exposure to Adobe Design, Publisher, or similar tools is a plus.


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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
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