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WSP · 1 month ago

Cost Controller

4602 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN, 55807, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP is currently seeking a Cost Controller to join their Project Controls team in Duluth, MN. The role involves supporting cost control, budgeting, and change management activities, as well as monitoring costs and providing financial analysis for various projects.

Responsibilities

Support the Cost Control Manager in the day-to-day administration of cost control, budgeting, and change management activities

Assist in the development and maintenance of project and program budget forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking

Monitor contractor and consultant costs against approved budgets and flag variances or issues for review and resolution

Track and log cost-related project changes, assist with analysis, and provide input for recommendations to the Cost Control Manager and Program Manager

Prepare and update cost estimates, financial forecasts, and funding requests under the direction of senior project controls staff

Maintain financial models and tracking tools to monitor cost allocations across project elements

Assist with the preparation and submission of acquisition and reimbursement packages in coordination with the finance team

Generate regular cost reports, summaries, and dashboards for review by the Cost Control Manager and Program Management Office (PMO)

Support the use and administration of the Cost Management System (e.g., Autodesk), including data entry, updates, and report generation

Contribute to change management documentation by logging and tracking potential changes and approved change orders

Coordinate with internal teams such as Finance, Budget, and Procurement to support reconciliation and audit readiness

Assist in the review and processing of contractor/vendor invoices and track payment status to ensure alignment with contractual and financial requirements

Provide supporting documentation and analysis for project accounting functions, including cost accruals and cost-to-complete evaluations

Assist in the preparation of memos, presentations, and client deliverables, including basic charts, tables, and financial summaries

Qualification

Cost ControlFinancial ForecastingProject ManagementMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration

Required

BA/BS Business, Finance, or Accounting

Project Controls and Project Management experience

7+ years' experience in Financial Controls, Finance, or Accounting including experience leading a team of professionals

Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills

Confident self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment

Attention to detail and organization while working in a fast-paced environment

Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and produce project deliverables

Ability to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors, and clients

Skilled at building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholders

Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to prioritize workload and deliverables

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint, Adobe Design and Publisher

Preferred

Power or Construction industry experience preferred

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

Company

WSP

Glassdoor3.7

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

Founded in 2011

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees