This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Project Controller to join our expanding, Earth and Environment (E&E) Project Management group based in San Diego, CA; however, WSP is open to the position being based in any one of our West Coast offices from Alaska to California.

The Lead Project 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 site characterization and remediation, environmental permitting and compliance, water/wastewater treatment, and mining. Most components of this role will relate to engineering and/or environmental consulting scopes. The role will be focused on technical practice areas in our earth and environment business such as site assessment and remediation, geotechnical engineering, geosciences, surface water, and groundwater in aspects of projects ranging from site characterization, permitting and planning, desktop analyses, feasibility studies, research and detailed design. This project coordinator role will work closely with project managers and technical managers and ensure the correct delivery of projects within budget and schedule.

Your Impact

• Setting up and coordinating the project according to the approach outlined in the WSP’s Project Delivery Manual and in line with established quality control procedures.

• Coordinate with project manager, project team and client: monitoring and control of budgets, expenditures, schedules, progress deliverables, forecast, invoicing, change management, resourcing requirements, logistics coordination, document control, proposal preparation and project closeout activities.

• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers and helping with preparation of subcontractor work orders and invoicing payments

• Assisting with developing and tracking Health and Safety requirements and associated plans.

• The Lead Project Controller will independently prepare initial budgeting and financial forecasting activities relying on their professional judgement, analytical techniques, and project-specific training/discussions.

• Will require extensive use of scheduling software (i.e., MS Project or Primavera) and macros-enabled MS Excel workbooks to convert financial data into a format to be used for budget and financial forecasting.

• Will own preparation of and be responsible for production of high quality technical and professional deliverables for projects, including but not limited to:

• invoicing (checking bill rates, contract compliance, correct reference to project and client PO, correct billing dates, etc.) using company specific business systems (supported by Oracle)

• budget and financial forecasting using company specific business systems (supported by Oracle)

• resolve issues that arise related to schedule, budget, invoicing, etc. keep PM appraised of situation and escalate as appropriate.

• Assist PMs with large projects and/or large portfolio of projects, with the preparation, compilation, and professional delivery of project data.

• Responsible for identification of technical problems and analyze potential impact to project. Work directly with technical resources to resolve issues minimizing disruption to workflow, scope, schedule, and budget. Will escalate to PM as necessary.

• Work with cross-functional teams.

• Complete training on assigned tasks.

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, science, engineering or related degree, OR in lieu of a degree 4 years' of related experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years of demonstrated experience of relevant skills with a degree

• Basic knowledge of project management principles and PMI’s Body of Knowledge

• 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 flexible can-do attitude

• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of 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.

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.

Expected Salary: $95,000-$161,500

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.

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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.