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WSP USA Early Careers Engineering Project Controls Consultant in Rancho Cordova, California
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Careers Engineering Project Controls Consultant to join our team in Rancho Cordova, California.
The Project Controller 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, geosciences, surface water, and groundwater in aspects of projects ranging from site characterization, permitting and planning, desktop analyses, feasibility studies, research and detailed design. This project coordinator role will work closely with project managers and technical managers and ensure the correct delivery of projects within budget and schedule.
Your Impact
Setting up and coordinating the project according to the approach outlined in the WSP’s Project Delivery Manual 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in environmental, science, engineering or related degree
0-1 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.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $63,400 - $90,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
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