Project Cost Controls Specialist jobs in United States
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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Project Cost Controls Specialist

WSP, one of the nation’s strongest energy-related engineering and environmental consultants, is currently seeking a Project Cost Controls Specialist. This role involves managing project costs, communicating with various teams, and ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules. The ideal candidate will have an intermediate understanding of project management and cost control processes.

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Responsibilities

Identify work scope, technical sequencing, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Communicate with various project teams and internal work groups
Work with engineering managers to ensure the schedule represents the execution plan
Report project progress to project manager leads and provide visibility to critical deliverables through regular meetings
Utilize look-ahead schedules to help manage the work with internal teams
Prepare cost performance and cash flow projections utilizing budget
Manage changes and keep teams aware of changes to the budget and schedule
Update individual tasks and Project Performance Indicators as indicated on progress updates
Review and report on project accruals and expenditures
Assist with project closeout
Ideal candidate should be a self-starter and able to work independently

Qualification

Earned Value ManagementCost Performance ProjectionsAdvanced MS ExcelElectrical Utilities ExperienceAACEPMI CertificationERP KnowledgeP6 KnowledgeMS Project KnowledgeCommunication SkillsSelf-Starter

Required

BA in Business, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management
Advanced MS Excel skills
Candidate must have 4 years of professional experience
Intermediate understanding of complex projects and how they work
High levels of cost knowledge
Ability to interact productively with key members of a project team with a variety of backgrounds
Intermediate level of understanding of Earned Value Management

Preferred

Electrical utilities and power distribution experience is desirable
Certification from AACE or PMI is desirable
ERP, P6, and MS Project knowledge is desirable

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 in the U.S.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lewis (Lou) Cornell
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Esposito
Chief Financial Officer
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