Project Controls Manager

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada WSP USA Full time

The Opportunity:

Project Controls Manager for our Transportation Systems team. Reporting to the Director, Project Controls, the Project Controls Manager will support the Rail & Transit team in leading and managing major Rail & Transit projects in cost controlling, variance analysis, forecasting and reporting. You will also be involved in earned value management, change management and risk management.

Why choose WSP?

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
  • Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
  • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

  • Work with multidisciplinary teams of Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Contract Administrators, Sub-Consultants, and other staff as required;
  • Provide project oversight and governance and establish an interface with Clients and our internal Project Controls Team;
  • Perform project management (budgeting, schedules, contract administration, invoicing, quality review of deliverables etc.) tasks;
  • Actively manage baseline budgets/schedules and work breakdown structure to manage hours and expenditures;
  • Ensure that the Project Execution Plans, Financial Forecasting, Resource Plans and Schedules are prepared, managed and updated as necessary;
  • Present operational information to senior management in a clear, concise, and confident manner, with the goal of aligning them to WSP's growth strategy;
  • Leading WBS and project coding structures using Primavera P6 software with Project Planners and Schedulers;
  • Identify, notify and propose resolutions, for the deviations from the current plan, including items that have a notable threat impact to project scope, schedule and cost;
  • Implement and execute methods for effective progress measurement based on the size and complexity of a project;
  • Assist in preparing reporting packages for project, sponsorship and executive review teams;
  • Participate in meetings and information sessions with business management and executive management as required;
  • Review monthly billings to the client for accuracy and appropriateness and approve prior to submission. Track receipt of payments and distribution to sub-consultants; report status internally as needed.

What you'll bring to WSP:

  • 10+ years of relevant experience as a Project Controls Manager or Lead;
  • Post-secondary diploma or degree (project management, finance or business preferred);
  • PMP Designation is required;
  • Project Controls experience on Major and Complex multidisciplinary projects;
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and Outlook;
  • Highly advanced Microsoft Excel or Primavera 6 (P6) or Cost Estimating skills;
  • Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change;
  • Ability to work on several projects or tasks concurrently, manage time, organize, and set priorities;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, as the role requires continuous interaction with team members;
  • Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, including report writing, editing, and proofreading abilities;
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills are a must.

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