THE OPPORTUNITY:

WSP is currently seeking a Project Controls Director to join our Transportation Systems team. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will support the Rail & Transit team in leading and managing major multi-disciplinary projects in the Rail & Transit industry. You will be accountable for project schedule development and cost control, variance analysis, forecasting and reporting, earned value management, change management and risk management.
As a member of the Transportation Systems team, you will be given opportunities to use your transferrable skills to define processes, create execution plans, mentor the junior team members, and be the technical lead for multiple projects. You will be supported by management to develop work plans and professional skills to become a strong leader in the consulting environment.

• Provide project controls oversight for complete design & engineering for a multi-disciplinary Rail & Transit project with a collaborative contractual structure
• Act as a deputy to the Project Director and work with our construction partners to make best-for-project decisions for overall project delivery success
• Establish an interface with Clients and our internal Project Controls team
• Perform project management (budgeting, schedules, contract administration, invoicing, quality review of deliverables etc.)
• Actively manage baseline budgets 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, appropriateness, and approve prior to submission
• Track receipt of payments and distribution to sub-consultants; report status internally as neededWork with multidisciplinary teams of Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, Contract Administrators, Sub-Consultants, and other staff as required