Project Controls Specialist

This Opportunity WSP is currently seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls team. This individual will report to our client’s office in Amarillo, TX (Hybrid 2-3 times per week). Employees may travel to a WSP office (Fort Worth, TX) for periodic meetings.

Your Impact Roles and 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

Who You Are Required Education/Experience • BA in Business, Finance, Accounting, and Construction Management or equivalent • 5-7 years of Project Controls experience • Advanced MS Excel skills • Must have an intermediate understanding of complex projects and how they work, high levels of cost knowledge, and the ability to interact productively with key members of a project team with a variety of backgrounds. • Intermediate level of understanding of Earned Value Management

Desired Education/Experience • Electrical utilities and power distribution experience is desirable • Certification from AACE or PMI is desirable • ERP, P6, and MS Project knowledge is desirable • Preference will be given to candidates local to Amarillo TX

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