Assistant Project Controls Consultant

Job Description

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Project Controls Consultant to join our expanding, Earth and Environment (E&E) Project Management group based in Redmond, Washington; however, WSP is open to the Project Controller being based in San Francisco, CA.

The Project Controller 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.Communicating with the project team to assist with the monitoring and control of budgets, expenditures, and schedulesProviding timely updates on project controls, progress and forecasting trends to the Project ManagerLiaising with subcontractors and suppliers and helping with preparation of subcontractor work orders and invoicing paymentsCreating and updating project budgets and schedules and flagging issues to the Project ManagerInterfacing with the accounting team to ensure compliance with client invoicing requirements, preparation of invoices and assisting with facilitation of timely payment.Assisting with developing and tracking Health and Safety requirements and associated plans.Coordinating project team communications, written and verbal, and documenting client meetings, interactions and activities.Identifying the need for and preparing change ordersReviewing team resourcing requirements and preparing basic work ordersCoordinating logistical requirements for the project team such as travel and mobilization.Interacting with clients as required by Project ManagersCoordinating preparation and distribution of project deliverablesAssisting with preparation and submission of project notificationsEnsuring project files are kept up to date using specified document control systemAssisting with proposal writing and coordinating contributors to proposals as neededCoordinating project closing through archiving of project documentation and coordination of lessons learned documentation, client feedback documentation, sub-consultant evaluations and project experience profiles.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, science, engineering or related degree0-1 years of demonstrated post education experience of relevant skills with a degreeBasic knowledge of project management principles and PMI’s Body of KnowledgeExcellent organizational skillsExceptional attention to detail and accuracyProven ability to meet tight deadlines, manage conflicting priorities, and work well under pressure in a rapidly changing environmentStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to learn processes quickly and prioritize client requirementsStrong team player, self-motivated and proactive thinker with flexible can-do attitudeExcellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Adobe Acrobat SoftwarePrevious experience working in a consulting business would be considered an assetPMP certification would be an assetExperience in field / supply logistics and travel bookingsExperience 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.

Compensation And Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary: $67,700 - $80,600

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.

About Us

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.