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Project Controls Manager/ Power BI Specialist

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This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Controls Manager/Power BI Specialist to join our Project Controls team. This role can be based in Denver CO, Houston TX, Dallas TX, or Austin TX. This is a hybrid position.

Be involved in projects with our Project Controls & Technology Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. This is a Hybrid position.

Your Impact

Job Duties:

Work under the direction of the Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and evaluation of project financial reporting.
Develop Power BI dashboards to visualize project health and key performance indicators.
Develop and implement effective cost control procedures to track project expenses, analyze cost variances, and identify areas for cost-saving opportunities.
Work closely with engineering and design teams to evaluate cost-saving options and recommend value-added changes to optimize project costs.
Implement integrated project controls methodologies to effectively align cost and schedule management efforts.
Communicate project status, cost performance, and schedule updates to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
Attend a variety of project meetings with project stakeholders to track and solve cost and schedule management issues.
Maintain financial reports for individual project subtasks and provide roll-up reports that summarize the subtasks.
Review funding availability and procurement documentation to ensure conformance to approved project budgets.
Manage change order processes and evaluations to assess the impact of proposed changes on project costs and schedules.
Participate in development of project estimates, budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, and cost trends.

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field (or equivalent)
Candidates with advanced degrees or professional certifications and accreditations in Engineering, Construction Management and related fields are preferred.
10 years of combined field and office project controls experience involving large-scale projects
Ability to work in a hybrid-type environment and must be a self-starter.
Experience with dashboard reporting and Microsoft Power BI is required.
Extensive knowledge of cost estimating methodologies, cost control techniques, and schedule management best practices.
Ability to interface with clients and participate in business development initiatives.
Expert ability with Microsoft Office Suite primarily Excel.
Excellent communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal skills to deal with a high-pressure environment

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $152,190-186,010/year

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $152,190-186,010/year

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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What You Should Know About Project Controls Manager/ Power BI Specialist, WSP

WSP is excited to announce an opening for a Project Controls Manager/Power BI Specialist to join our dynamic Project Controls team! Based in the vibrant city of Denver, Colorado, or any of our other locations such as Houston, Dallas, or Austin, this hybrid role is perfect for those looking to engage in meaningful work while enjoying a flexible environment. As part of your responsibilities, you will support the planning, coordination, and evaluation of project financial reporting under the guidance of the Project Manager. Your expertise in developing Power BI dashboards will be essential for visualizing key performance indicators and project health. You'll implement effective cost control procedures to track expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities, while closely collaborating with engineering and design teams. Communicating project statuses and facilitating informed decision-making will also be key to your role. We’re looking for someone with a strong foundation of 10 years in project controls and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, with preferred advanced degrees or certifications. If you’re self-motivated and thrive in a hybrid work environment, this opportunity at WSP could be your next career move! With a comprehensive benefits package focusing on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, we strive to support our employees throughout their career journey. Join us and make an impact in project controls.

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What responsibilities will a Project Controls Manager/Power BI Specialist have at WSP?

A Project Controls Manager/Power BI Specialist at WSP will be responsible for supporting project planning and financial reporting, developing Power BI dashboards for project health visualization, implementing cost control procedures, and facilitating communication among project stakeholders. This role requires coordinating closely with engineering teams to identify cost-saving measures while managing change orders and assisting with project estimates and budgets.