Early Career Project Controls Specialist

WSP•Ft Worth, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Opportunity WSP is currently seeking an Early Career Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls team. This individual will report to our client’s office in Amarillo, TX (Hybrid 2-4 times per week). Employees may travel to a WSP office ( Fort Worth, TX ) for periodic meetings. Your Impact Under general supervision, assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing project controls data from schedules, cost reports, work breakdown structures, change management logs, risk registers, forecasts, and other project documentation to support planning, execution, and performance tracking. Assist with performing basic project controls functions including schedule updates, cost monitoring, earned value analysis, and reporting to ensure project objectives are achieved according to established standards, procedures, and client requirements. Perform routine schedule and cost-control tasks while providing entry-level technical assistance on developing and maintaining project baselines, identifying variances, and supporting mitigation strategies to help keep projects on track. Assist with verifying project progress, updating documentation, and providing basic analytical support on schedule performance, resource allocations, project risks, contract compliance, and reporting requirements consistent with industry best practices and organizational guidelines. Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation, spreadsheets, charts, dashboards, and reports to support weekly and monthly project controls reporting cycles. Work with cross-functional project teams—including project managers, engineers, construction personnel, and finance groups—to support the execution and delivery of project work. Comply with safety, contractual, and project-specific guidelines which include but are not limited to data accuracy, records retention, auditing requirements, and reporting standards. Complete all required training related to project controls systems, tools, and internal procedures. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a closely related discipline.
0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience in project controls, project management, or related field.
Excellent research, analytical, and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Familiarity with project scheduling, cost tracking, and performance measurement concepts.
Basic understanding of construction or engineering project lifecycles, contracts, and project delivery methods.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with project teams and conveying information to both technical and non technical audiences.
Proficient self leadership with ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a dynamic environment under general supervision.
Basic proficiency with project controls tools, spreadsheets, office automation, and reporting technologies.
Familiarity with scheduling and project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, Excel, or related).
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project specific requirements that may extend beyond a typical workweek.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or work experience in project controls, project management, construction management, or related field.
A member of and/or active participant in local professional organizations related to project management or project controls (AACE, PMI, CMAA, etc.).
Preference will be given to candidates local to Amarillo, TX area.

Responsibilities

Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing project controls data from schedules, cost reports, work breakdown structures, change management logs, risk registers, forecasts, and other project documentation to support planning, execution, and performance tracking.
Assist with performing basic project controls functions including schedule updates, cost monitoring, earned value analysis, and reporting to ensure project objectives are achieved according to established standards, procedures, and client requirements.
Perform routine schedule and cost-control tasks while providing entry-level technical assistance on developing and maintaining project baselines, identifying variances, and supporting mitigation strategies to help keep projects on track.
Assist with verifying project progress, updating documentation, and providing basic analytical support on schedule performance, resource allocations, project risks, contract compliance, and reporting requirements consistent with industry best practices and organizational guidelines.
Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation, spreadsheets, charts, dashboards, and reports to support weekly and monthly project controls reporting cycles.
Work with cross-functional project teams—including project managers, engineers, construction personnel, and finance groups—to support the execution and delivery of project work.
Comply with safety, contractual, and project-specific guidelines which include but are not limited to data accuracy, records retention, auditing requirements, and reporting standards.
Complete all required training related to project controls systems, tools, and internal procedures.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.