Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual for a Senior Project Control role to support the Earth and

Environment (E&E) Project Management group.

The Senior Project Controller will 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, detailed design, and construction quality assurance. This Senior Project Control role will work closely with project managers and technical managers and ensure the correct delivery of projects within budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

Setting up and coordinating the project according to the approach outlined in the WSP's Project Delivery Management System and in line with established quality control procedures.
Communicating with the project team to assist with the monitoring and control of budgets, expenditures, and schedules.
Providing timely updates on project controls, progress, and forecasting trends to the Project Manager.
Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers and helping with preparation of subcontractor work orders and invoicing payments.
Creating and updating project budgets and schedules and flagging issues to the Project Manager.
Interfacing 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 orders.
Reviewing team resourcing requirements and preparing basic work orders.
Coordinating logistical requirements for the project team such as travel and mobilization.
Interacting with clients as required by Project Managers.
Coordinating preparation and distribution of project deliverables.
Assisting with preparation and submission of project notifications.
Ensuring project files are kept up to date using specified document control system.
Assisting with proposal writing and coordinating contributors to proposals as needed.
Coordinating project closing through archiving of project documentation and coordination of lessons learned documentation, client feedback documentation, sub-consultant evaluations, and project experience profiles.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental, science, engineering or related degree.
5-10 years of demonstrated post education experience of relevant skills with a degree.
Basic knowledge of project management principles and PMI's Body of Knowledge.
Excellent organizational skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, manage conflicting priorities, and work well under pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to learn processes quickly and prioritize client requirements.
Strong team player, self-motivated and proactive thinker with flexible can-do attitude.
Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Adobe Acrobat Software.
Previous experience working in a consulting business would be considered an asset.
PMP certification would be an asset.
Experience in field / supply logistics and travel bookings.
Experience 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.

About Us

Founded in 2000, WSP Manila Inc. is one of WSP's Global Capabilities Centre (GCC) and an integrated extension of WSP teams worldwide by providing them with services that help deliver excellent operational performance.

We provide technical expertise at scale and experienced professionals, including those with specialized skills. We also fill capability gaps or add capacity to deliver projects on time and pilot new skills or services.

Our Philippine team, of 600+ professionals, pioneers solutions and delivers innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment and Mining & Energy.