What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Controller position at WSP in the U.S.?
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Cost Controller for our Duluth, MN office. This hybrid workstyle opportunity can also be based in other WSP locations across the US (Minneapolis, Chicago). This role involves working in projects with our Project Controls & Technology Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 per year
The range for this position is displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.
About WSP
ABOUT US
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.
www.wsp.com
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.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Cost Controller for our Duluth, MN office. This hybrid workstyle opportunity can also be based in other WSP locations across the US (Minneapolis, Chicago). This role involves working in projects with our Project Controls & Technology Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Support the Cost Control Manager in the day-to-day administration of cost control, budgeting, and change management activities.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of project and program budget forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking.
- Monitor contractor and consultant costs against approved budgets and flag variances or issues for review and resolution.
- Track and log cost-related project changes, assist with analysis, and provide input for recommendations to the Cost Control Manager and Program Manager.
- Prepare and update cost estimates, financial forecasts, and funding requests under the direction of senior project controls staff.
- Maintain financial models and tracking tools to monitor cost allocations across project elements.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of acquisition and reimbursement packages in coordination with the finance team.
- Generate regular cost reports, summaries, and dashboards for review by the Cost Control Manager and Program Management Office (PMO).
- Support the use and administration of the Cost Management System (e.g., Autodesk), including data entry, updates, and report generation.
- Contribute to change management documentation by logging and tracking potential changes and approved change orders.
- Coordinate with internal teams such as Finance, Budget, and Procurement to support reconciliation and audit readiness.
- Assist in the review and processing of contractor/vendor invoices and track payment status to ensure alignment with contractual and financial requirements.
- Provide supporting documentation and analysis for project accounting functions, including cost accruals and cost-to-complete evaluations.
- Assist in the preparation of memos, presentations, and client deliverables, including basic charts, tables, and financial summaries.
- BA/BS Business, Finance, or Accounting
- Project Management experience, PMP preferred
- 7 years’ experience in Financial Controls, Finance, or Accounting including experience leading a team of professionals
- Power or Construction industry experience preferred
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Confident self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
- Attention to detail and organization while working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and produce project deliverables
- Ability to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors, and clients
- Skilled at building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholders
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to prioritize workload and deliverables
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint, Adobe Design and Publisher
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 per year
The range for this position is displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.
About WSP
ABOUT US
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.
www.wsp.com
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.
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000