Senior Consultant - Project Controls

WSP India is seeking to onboard a dynamic and versatile Project Management Expert with comprehensive experience in Project Controls, Scheduling, and Cost Control to support our growing portfolio of complex infrastructure and engineering projects.

Project Cost Control -

• Ensure alignment with client expectations and deadlines by coordinating with billing, finance, and project teams to manage accounts receivable, timesheets, expenses, and invoice-related queries.
• Prepare billing drafts, compile and verify monthly invoices, and ensure accurate manual data entry and mapping to final invoice sheets.
• Manage project setup, budgeting, task assignments, and closeout activities in Oracle Horizon , including maintaining WBS structures, processing time transfers, and performing compliance checks.
• Support financial analysis and reporting by using financial systems to track project performance metrics, generate monthly accruals, and assess the impacts of scope changes and forecast deviations.
• Collaborate with design teams to collect engineering progress data for Earned Value (EV) analysis and maintain accurate tracking of planned value, actual cost, and schedule performance.
• Act as a liaison between GCC India and US teams for project setup, billing, and timesheet coding, while supporting the P&B PMO team in portfolio monitoring.
• Conduct data integrity checks, audits, and maintain project documentation, including lessons-learned databases and meeting records.
• Apply extensive ERP knowledge for project creation, maintenance, and change management.
• Create and track change orders, identify and quantify risks, and support mitigation efforts as a trusted partner to the Project Manager.

Project Scheduling -

• Create, update, and maintain resource and cost-loaded project schedules using Microsoft Project (MSP) or Primavera P6 , based on stakeholder input, proposals, and scope documents.
• Develop activity lists, identify critical paths, and notify teams of key activities and schedule risks.
• Monitor project progress, detect deviations, and support recovery planning and schedule forecasting.
• Assess and report on the impacts of changes to baseline schedules and milestones, ensuring timely updates and resolution tracking.
• Support bids and proposals by preparing preliminary schedules and timelines.
• Use Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial systems to analyze and report on project performance and KPIs.
• Maintain accurate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and integrate project schedules under an Enterprise Project Structure (EPS) .

Key Competencies / Skills -

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Advanced Excel ; experience with Oracle ERP (Horizon/NetSuite) and Power BI is an advantage.
• Skilled in project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 , Microsoft Project (MSP) , and Smartsheet .
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial systems related to project control.
• Minimum of 4 years’ combined experience in project scheduling, cost control, documentation, and procurement.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities; capable of handling multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Skilled in forecasting, reporting, and maintaining accurate project records and WBS structures.
• Strong coordination and problem-solving skills; able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and open to new challenges.
• Adopts a “Best for WSP” approach in daily activities.
• Flexible with work timings to support US-based project teams across time zones.

Qualifications -

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with project management experience; a master’s degree in construction management or project management is preferred.
• 5–9 years of experience in project management with engineering or professional services consultants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• CAPM-PMI or PMP certification is an added advantage.