Associate Project Manager - Power Delivery

About the role

This opportunity supports the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned projects in accordance with WSP’s core values and the level of project services agreed upon in the contract by WSP and the client(s).

Responsibilities

• Be involved in projects with our Program Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
• Coordinate daily project activities by working closely with internal teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and align with project objectives.
• Provide high level coordination/administrative and analytic support to clients.
• Maintain documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, risk assessments, change orders, and project closeout reports.
• Support the management of project budgets by assisting in tracking expenses, reviewing cost estimates, and ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets.
• Identify and address routine challenges during project execution, escalating complex issues to senior staff when necessary.
• Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
• Prepare and present presentations, reports, and status updates for project meetings, senior management, and clients.
• Facilitate, organize, attend and participate in stakeholder meetings.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in a project management support role within the architecture, engineering, or construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and processes, with a focus on coordination and communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with basic project management software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Qualifications

• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify project risks and work collaboratively to develop solutions.

Skills

• Project Management
• Communication
• Documentation
• Financial Management
• Risk Assessment
• Stakeholder Engagement

Benefits

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position may require occasional travel to client sites.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.