Distribution Project Management Department Manager

About the role

The selected candidate may be assigned to any WSP USA office. Be involved in projects with our Distribution Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide PM leadership for larger scale/more complex projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, prepare and oversee relevant project budgets, forecasts, margins and KPIs, monitor external events and risk contingencies, track hours and expenses, ensure satisfactory performance, and manage the contractual obligations to deliver the project or assigned portfolio of assigned project(s) as defined in the contract.
• Develop and foster effective strategies to engage project stakeholders at all levels, maintain effective relationships, and report on project progress.
• Provide guidance and leadership with pursuit/initiation activities for projects meeting defined criteria or risk profile; including “Go / No-Go” decisions, contract reviews, risk mitigation strategies, pricing reviews, etc.
• Actively drive the appropriate levels of technical review required for the project, select appropriately qualified staff to perform the required reviews, and adherence to the QA/QC plan, as applicable.
• Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff.
• Ensure updates occur with system and process documentation including: Risk (REF/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project Safety (PSP), and Communications Plan where applicable.
• Facilitate project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
• Maintain regular communications with the client including reporting on monthly status, safety incidents, and major issues together with scope and budget impacts.
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• 12+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.
• Five (5) years of Demonstrable leadership experience.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists.
• Demonstratable experience with schedules and sequencing of electric utility project execution and completion.
• Cost accounting experience with equipment, expenses, and labor categories.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Potentially 15-25%+ percent travel may be required.
• Driver’s license with good driving record.
• Successfully complete the mandatory background check and Motor Vehicle Report.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Pass a drug test per WSP and project specific requirements upon request.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• 12+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.
• Five (5) years of Demonstrable leadership experience.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists.
• Demonstratable experience with schedules and sequencing of electric utility project execution and completion.
• Cost accounting experience with equipment, expenses, and labor categories.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Potentially 15-25%+ percent travel may be required.
• Driver’s license with good driving record.
• Successfully complete the mandatory background check and Motor Vehicle Report.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Pass a drug test per WSP and project specific requirements upon request.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Three (3) years of utility distribution design experience.
• Three (3) additional years of demonstratable leadership of employees.
• Master’s Degree.
• PE (or equivalent) license.

Skills

• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP).

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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