Power & Energy Project Manager

About this Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Power & Energy Project Manager for our Power & Energy Program Management Office. This position provides high-level technical project leadership and guidance, managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of EHV Transmission and Substation projects or portfolios. The role is responsible for overall project performance, including oversight for financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with all levels of management and disciplines throughout the project life cycle to support project cost and schedule objectives, both internally and within the client's systems.
• Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
• Oversee management of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control.
• Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical leads, and business leaders, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget and mitigation strategies.
• Be the face of WSP for the client; develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships by understanding their needs, providing tailored solutions, and ensuring consistent communication to drive satisfaction and retention.
• Adhere to proven processes and develop new processes to standardize procedures.
• Adhere to safety regulations and enforce project safety standards.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience within an A/E/C firm, utility, EPC, or power delivery consulting environment.
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in a project management role within the industry.
• Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process and strong background in project management.
• Experience managing projects through a variety of delivery models (DBB, EPC, PDB).
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
• Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to changing prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior team members with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
• 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.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Location & Work Arrangement

This position is based in New York, NY, with consideration for the following locations: Freeport, ME; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Fort Wayne, IN; Oakland, CA; Fayetteville, AR; Tulsa, OK; Columbus, OH; Vancouver, WA; Portland, OR; and Omaha, NE. The successful candidate may work remotely from a mutually acceptable location within the United States and must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face-to-face meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $119,600 - $213,200 based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and specific geographic location. WSP reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $111,200 - $186,100 based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances.