Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Controls Consultant to join our Houston, TX office (open for remote work) expanding, Earth and Environment (E&E) Texas & Louisiana Operations.
TheProject Controller will be involved in selected stages of a project's life cycle (i.e. Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and/or Closure) for consulting services related to earth and environment projects including, but not limited to, site characterization and remediation, environmental permitting and compliance, water resource management, and civil and ground engineering. This project coordinator role will work closely with project managers various tasks or perform commercial project manager tasks under Technical Managers and ensure the correct delivery of projects within budget and schedule.
Your Impact
Setting up, coordinating, and potentially managing the project according to the approach outlined in the WSP's Project Delivery Manual and in line with established quality control procedures.
Communicating with the project team to assist with the monitoring and control of budgets, expenditures, and schedules
Providing timely updates on project controls, progress, and forecasting trends to the Project Manager or Technical Manager
Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers and helping with preparation of subcontractor work orders and invoicing payments
Creating and updating project budgets and schedules and flagging issues to the Project Manager or Technical Manager
Interfacing with the accounting team to ensure compliance with client invoicing requirements, preparation of invoices, and assisting with facilitation of timely payment.
Assisting with developing and tracking Health and Safety requirements and associated plans.
Coordinating project team communications, written and verbal, and documenting client meetings, interactions, and activities.
Identifying the need for and preparing change orders
Reviewing team resourcing requirements and preparing basic work orders
Coordinating logistical requirements for the project team such as travel and mobilization.
Interacting with clients as required by Project Managers or Technical Manager
Coordinating preparation and distribution of project deliverables
Assisting with the preparation and submission of project notifications
Ensuring project files are kept up to date using specified document control system
Assisting with proposal writing and coordinating contributors to proposals as needed
Coordinating project closing through archiving of project documentation and coordination of lessons learned documentation, client feedback documentation, sub-consultant evaluations, and project experience profiles.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Master of Business Administration or Bachelor's degree in Finance with a background in environmental, science, or engineering is preferred
3-5 years of demonstrated post-education experience of relevant skills with a degree
Basic knowledge of project management principles
Excellent organizational skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, manage conflicting priorities, and work well under pressure in a rapidly changing environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to learn processes quickly and prioritize client requirements
Strong team player, self-motivated, and proactive thinker with a flexible can-do attitude
Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Oracle Primavera (P6 Scheduler, Portfolio Manager, etc.), Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Adobe Acrobat Software
Previous experience working in a consulting business would be considered an asset
PMP certification would be an asset
Experience in field/supply logistics and travel bookings
Experience working in the mining or construction industries or environmental/engineering fields.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
