Senior Consultant - Project Controls

<p>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.</p> <p><span><strong><u>Project Cost Control</u></strong></span></p><ul><li><span>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.</span></li><li><span>Prepare billing drafts, compile and verify monthly invoices, and ensure accurate manual data entry and mapping to final invoice sheets.</span></li><li><span>Manage project setup, budgeting, task assignments, and closeout activities in <strong>Oracle Horizon</strong>, including maintaining WBS structures, processing time transfers, and performing compliance checks.</span></li><li><span>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.</span></li><li><span>Collaborate with design teams to collect engineering progress data for <strong>Earned Value (EV) analysis</strong> and maintain accurate tracking of planned value, actual cost, and schedule performance.</span></li><li><span>Act as a liaison between GCC India and US teams for project setup, billing, and timesheet coding, while supporting the P&amp;B PMO team in portfolio monitoring.</span></li><li><span>Conduct data integrity checks, audits, and maintain project documentation, including lessons-learned databases and meeting records.</span></li><li><span>Apply extensive ERP knowledge for project creation, maintenance, and change management.</span></li><li><span>Create and track change orders, identify and quantify risks, and support mitigation efforts as a trusted partner to the Project Manager.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong><u>Project Scheduling</u></strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Create, update, and maintain resource and cost-loaded project schedules using <strong>Microsoft Project (MSP)</strong> or <strong>Primavera P6</strong>, based on stakeholder input, proposals, and scope documents.</span></li><li><span>Develop activity lists, identify critical paths, and notify teams of key activities and schedule risks.</span></li><li><span>Monitor project progress, detect deviations, and support recovery planning and schedule forecasting.</span></li><li><span>Assess and report on the impacts of changes to baseline schedules and milestones, ensuring timely updates and resolution tracking.</span></li><li><span>Support bids and proposals by preparing preliminary schedules and timelines.</span></li><li><span>Use <strong>Earned Value Management (EVM)</strong> and financial systems to analyze and report on project performance and KPIs.</span></li><li><span>Maintain accurate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and integrate project schedules under an <strong>Enterprise Project Structure (EPS)</strong>.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Key Competencies / Skills:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially <strong>Advanced Excel</strong>; experience with <strong>Oracle ERP (Horizon/NetSuite)</strong> and <strong>Power BI</strong> is an advantage.</span></li><li><span>Skilled in project scheduling tools such as <strong>Primavera P6</strong>, <strong>Microsoft Project (MSP)</strong>, and <strong>Smartsheet</strong>.</span></li><li><span>Strong understanding of <strong>Earned Value Management (EVM)</strong> and financial systems related to project control.</span></li><li><span>Minimum of <strong>4 years’ combined experience</strong> in project scheduling, cost control, documentation, and procurement.</span></li><li><span>Strong analytical and quantitative skills with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.</span></li><li><span>Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities; capable of handling multiple priorities and tight deadlines.</span></li><li><span>Skilled in forecasting, reporting, and maintaining accurate project records and WBS structures.</span></li><li><span>Strong coordination and problem-solving skills; able to work both independently and collaboratively.</span></li><li><span>Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.</span></li><li><span>Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.</span></li><li><span>Self-motivated, proactive, and open to new challenges.</span></li><li><span>Adopts a “Best for WSP” approach in daily activities.</span></li><li><span>Flexible with work timings to support US-based project teams across time zones.</span></li></ul> <ul><li><span>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with project management experience; a Master’s degree in Construction Management or Project Management is preferred.</span></li><li><span><strong>5–9 years</strong> of e