Senior Professional, Project Controls

WSP India is seeking to onboard a highly experienced and strategic Project Management Expert to support the US T&I business line. The role will be responsible for leading project setup, cost control, scheduling, documentation, forecasting, reporting, subcontract coordination, and project performance monitoring across infrastructure and engineering projects.

Responsibilities

Project Setup, Cost Control & Financial Analysis

• Provide strategic coordination for project setup and cost control activities, including the Pricing Tool, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Project Opening Form (POF), cost coding, and baseline project information.
• Direct and oversee monthly financial analysis, Earned Value Tool, and review cost performance, variances, trends, risks, and forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and stakeholders to drive monthly project reviews, forecaster updates, and effective project controls in multiple regions across the US.

Document Management & Project Plans

• Lead and control key project documentation, including the Project Management Plan, Risk Management Plan, Project Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and PMO governance-related records.
• Ensure project records are accurate, complete, current, properly filed, and aligned with internal governance, quality, safety, risk, and delivery requirements.
• Promote document control best practices and compliance with established project management and WSPs standards across project portfolios.

Schedule Management

• Direct the development, review and oversight of project schedules, activity plans, milestones, baselines, and critical paths using approved tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet.
• Provide strategic guidance to project teams and stakeholders on schedule risk management, progress performance, and delivery assurance, while supporting risk mitigation planning and schedule optimization.

Subconsultant / Subcontract Management

• Provide oversight and strategic direction for the preparation, submission, tracking, and administration of subcontracts and subconsultant documentation in coordination with project management, procurement, commercial, and finance teams.
• Monitor deliverables, approvals, pending actions, standard terms, and related documentation to support timely subcontract execution and contractual compliance.
• Guide project teams in managing contractual and administrative requirements while supporting effective engagement with subconsultants and subcontract stakeholders.

Project Reporting, Forecasting & Invoicing Support

• Provide strategic direction to team members for preparing and maintaining project controls reports, dashboards, monthly updates, forecasts, and performance summaries covering cost, schedule, risk, progress, and Earned Value analysis.
• Support project manager and PMO team by providing insightful analysis of project performance data to facilitate informed decision-making and effective project governance.
• Oversee and facilitate progress reports for invoicing by coordinating with project managers, finance teams, and delivery stakeholders to validate progress, billing inputs, supporting information, and project performance data.

Key Competencies / Skills:

• Strong understanding of project controls, including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, progress reporting, documentation, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Proficient in Advanced Excel and MS Office Suite. Comprehensive knowledge of Power BI, Oracle ERP, Horizon/NetSuite, or similar financial systems is preferred.
• Expert in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Smartsheet.
• Strong analytical, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable, and open to new challenges.
• Adopts Best for WSP approach to daily activities.
• Flexible with work timings to support US-based project teams across time zones.

• Bachelors degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline. Masters degree in construction management or project management is mandatory.
• 12+ years of hands-on experience in project controls, scheduling, cost control, reporting, documentation, financial analysis, or project management support within engineering, infrastructure, or professional services environments.
• Professional certifications such as PMI-PMP, APM-PMQ, APM-ChPP or equivalent credentials are preferred.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

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