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Senior Project Controls Manager

at WSP USA in Eliot, Maine, United States

Job 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.

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Job Posting: JC296360058

Posted On: Aug 29, 2026

Updated On: Sep 14, 2026

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