Project Controls Manager

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Project Controls Manager to join their Project Controls team supporting Power & Energy programs, including transmission and substation capital projects. This individual can sit in our WSP locations in either Dallas, TX / Tulsa, OK / Corpus Christi, TX. Your Impact Provide oversight of finance, schedule, and document controls across transmission, substation, and related power delivery programs, leading a multidisciplinary team of cost analysts, schedulers, risk managers, and document control specialists. Create and maintain program/project schedules; review, monitor, and control contractor and consultant schedules, identifying cost and scheduling issues and recommending resolutions to the Program Manager. Develop and implement project controls processes, including change management, cost/schedule standardization, and reporting across enterprise initiatives. Prepare cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, cash flows, financial models, and other financial projections; oversee project accounting and earned value management (EVM) practices. Develop advanced Power BI dashboards and analytics tools to provide leadership and clients with actionable insights for decision-making. Administer a Cost Management System (e.g., EcoSys, Procore, or similar PMIS); track acquisition packages for reimbursement and oversee invoice review and processing. Develop regular progress reports for the Program Manager and PMO, and demonstrate professional acumen in executive-level settings, including memos, briefings, and client deliverables. Provide oversight of vendor selection, contractor progress, change orders, punch list completion, and project close-out; collaborate in contract review and negotiation for regulatory compliance. Coordinate with client Finance & Budget, Treasury, and Internal Audit functions, and support renewable energy/utility compliance efforts (RFPs, proposal evaluation, regulatory filings). Supervise and develop project controls staff, improving reporting accuracy and system utilization across Oracle, Primavera P6, Procore, and related platforms. Who You Are Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will also be considered. 10+ years’ experience in project controls, financial controls, finance/accounting, scheduling, or related functions on capital projects, with demonstrated ability to guide teams and coordinate across disciplines. Project management experience is valued; PMP or equivalent certification is preferred but not required. Working knowledge of earned value management (EVM), cost forecasting, and schedule management practices, with an interest in continuing to strengthen these capabilities. PMIS/Scheduling: Familiarity with PMIS, cost management, or scheduling platforms such as e-Builder, Oracle EBS, Maximo, PowerPlant, Primavera P6, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft Project, or similar systems is preferred. Ability to lead, mentor, or coordinate with project controls professionals across cost, schedule, risk, document controls, reporting, and related disciplines. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams, contractors, and clients, and present clearly to executive stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the Power & Energy industry, including transmission, substation, or other infrastructure programs Reporting & BI Tools: Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is helpful; exposure to Adobe Design, Publisher, or similar tools is a plus. #LI-MP1