Early Career Project Controls Specialist

Job DescriptionThis Opportunity WSP is currently seeking an Early Career Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls team. This individual will report to our client's office in Amarillo, TX (Hybrid 2-4 times per week). Employees may travel to a WSP office (Fort Worth, TX) for periodic meetings. Your Impact Under general supervision, assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing project controls data from schedules, cost reports, work breakdown structures, change management logs, risk registers, forecasts, and other project documentation to support planning, execution, and performance tracking. Assist with performing basic project controls functions including schedule updates, cost monitoring, earned value analysis, and reporting to ensure project objectives are achieved according to established standards, procedures, and client requirements. Perform routine schedule and cost-control tasks while providing entry-level technical assistance on developing and maintaining project baselines, identifying variances, and supporting mitigation strategies to help keep projects on track. Assist with verifying project progress, updating documentation, and providing basic analytical support on schedule performance, resource allocations, project risks, contract compliance, and reporting requirements consistent with industry best practices and organizational guidelines. Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation, spreadsheets, charts, dashboards, and reports to support weekly and monthly project controls reporting cycles. Work with cross-functional project teams-including project managers, engineers, construction personnel, and finance groups-to support the execution and delivery of project work. Comply with safety, contractual, and project-specific guidelines which include but are not limited to data accuracy, records retention, auditing requirements, and reporting standards. Complete all required training related to project controls systems, tools, and internal procedures. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You AreRequired Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a closely related discipline. 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience in project controls, project management, or related field. Excellent research, analytical, and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail. Familiarity with project scheduling, cost tracking, and performance measurement concepts. Basic understanding of construction or engineering project lifecycles, contracts, and project delivery methods. Competent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with project teams and conveying information to both technical and non technical audiences. Proficient self leadership with ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a dynamic environment under general supervision. Basic proficiency with project controls tools, spreadsheets, office automation, and reporting technologies. Familiarity with scheduling and project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, Excel, or related). Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies. Ability to work schedules conducive to project specific requirements that may extend beyond a typical workweek. Preferred Qualifications Prior internship or work experience in project controls, project management, construction management, or related field. A member of and/or active participant in local professional organizations related to project management or project controls (AACE, PMI, CMAA, etc.). Preference will be given to candidates local to Amarillo, TX area. #LI-TH1 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. 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.

Created: 2026-03-10