High Voltage Electrical Construction Project Manager

About the role

This position will be primarily field based that includes working in various locations in the Pacific Northwest. WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

Responsibilities

• High-level technical leadership and strategic oversight on major power delivery construction programs by guiding complex project execution, resolving critical field challenges, and advising senior leadership and clients on construction delivery strategies.
• Applies expert knowledge of construction practices, contract administration, and risk management to ensure that projects are executed in accordance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and WSP’s operational goals.
• Serves as a recognized authority across the organization in construction management, mentoring senior professionals, and leading the advancement of best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement in construction oversight and project delivery methodologies.
• Drives new business and fosters innovation across the construction management organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or closely related discipline or demonstrated proven equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of relevant post-education experience in construction management or related areas.
• Recognized subject matter expertise in construction delivery methods, phasing strategies, and technical field operations.
• Proven success leading large, complex construction programs in both public and private sector environments.
• Experience advising on strategic project risks, logistics constraints, and contract compliance.
• Deep knowledge of construction laws, codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex contract documents, scopes, specifications, and project controls data.
• Experience in resolving high-stakes technical disputes and supporting litigation or claim strategies.
• Ability to influence executive stakeholders and contribute to enterprise-wide construction decisions.
• Proficiency with advanced construction management tools and platforms such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and digital reporting dashboards.
• Expert-level understanding of cost control, schedule management, and integrated project delivery frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing construction execution plans, risk registers, and contingency strategies.
• Experience providing executive guidance on project performance, metrics, and continuous improvement.
• Strong mentorship skills and experience building technical talent pipelines in construction teams.
• Proven ability to manage performance of high-level professionals and external consultants.
• Capacity to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Track record of implementing innovative field techniques and improving construction efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical issues for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local permitting processes and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of public-private partnerships, CM/GC, EPC, and other alternative delivery models.
• Experience supporting business development, client engagement, and contract negotiations.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and organizational integrity.
• Able to work collaboratively across geographies, business lines, and client sectors to achieve integrated project delivery.
• OSHA 30-hour safety certification.

Qualifications

• Current and valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Construction Management
• Contract Administration
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Construction Law
• Contract Compliance
• Project Controls
• Cost Control
• Schedule Management
• Integrated Project Delivery
• Construction Execution Plans
• Risk Registers
• Contingency Strategies
• Mentoring
• Technical Disputes Resolution
• Executive Stakeholder Influence
• Business Development
• Client Engagement
• Contract Negotiations
• Public-Private Partnerships
• CM/GC, EPC Models
• Alternative Delivery Models
• Permitting Processes
• Environmental Compliance
• Field Techniques
• Construction Efficiency
• Communication Skills
• Legal Compliance
• Organizational Integrity
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Team Management
• Problem Solving
• Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $200,000 - $265,000

Schedule

N/A