Earned Value Specialist

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Chalk River, ON

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is seeking an Earned Value Specialist to support our Construction & Remediation Operations within the NSDF. In this role you will manage project cost data and perform EVM analysis, including forecasting and scheduling. You will have the opportunity to prepare and share reports, collaborate with teams, and recommend corrective actions.

Join the WSP team and play a crucial role in the execution and construction of the Near Surface Disposal (NSDF) Project in Chalk River. This exciting opportunity involves a 5-year build of a low-level waste repository. Be part of a transformative project that makes a significant impact on environmental management and sustainability!

Please note we will consider candidates based in various locations throughout Canada, but this opportunity is based at the project on-site in Chalk River, Ontario

Why WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

A day in the life:

You will manage the collection and organization of project cost data.
You will conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis for assigned projects, evaluating cost and schedule performance against baseline plans.
You will manage project forecasting, project baseline, and progress schedules, with input from the project team.
You will prepare and distribute regular EVM reports, dashboards, and presentations to project stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators, trends, and areas requiring attention.
You will collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure they understand EVM data and can make informed decisions based on the analysis.
You will identify, analyze, and report on cost and schedule variances, and recommend corrective actions to bring projects back on track.
You will analyze Earned Value (EV) trends and produce regular forecasts of EV performance and issues for Project Manager review.
You will maintain an awareness and understanding of the various business systems utilized across the business - BST, Web Now, etc.
You will maintain accurate and organized EVM records and documentation for internal and external reporting purposes.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Project Management, Engineering, or Economics.
Five (5) years of experience in project controls and earned value, supporting the construction industry.
Solid experience executing planning activities in accordance with current policies and procedures with working knowledge of Primavera P6.
Strong experience utilizing an EV engine such as Ares Prism or Cobra.
Ability to compile detailed reports in narrative, graphical and tabular format, ensures that end of project statistics and client reports are provided in a timely, concise, and accurate manner.
Landfill/Remediation/Civil/Water Treatment construction experience would be an asset.
Certifications such as PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) or AACE International's Earned Value Professional (EVP) is a plus.
Eligible for CNL Reliability Status security clearance (to be eligible, individual must have 3 full years of current verifiable history in Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand and/or Australia).

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

We value our people and our reputation
We are locally dedicated with international scale
We are future focused and challenge the status quo
We foster collaboration in everything we do
We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.