Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist 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. 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 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

Created: 2026-03-04