Project Controls Specialist (Cost Engineer and Control)

WSP • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Lead Project Controls Specialist (Cost Engineer and Control) to join their Project Controls team in New York, NY. This role involves collaborating with team members to achieve organizational goals, developing project cost breakdown structures and baseline budgets, monitoring actual project costs, and tracking potential changes to forecasted budgets. The specialist will establish methods to measure project progress, utilize project performance data to assess cost performance, and review invoices for accuracy, documentation, and compliance. They will manage project controls data using designated applications, develop project controls dashboards, and prepare cost reports or presentations. The role also includes tasks related to progress reporting, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring contract compliance.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering and Construction industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with project scheduling preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior