Project Manager (Power & Energy)

About the role

WSP is seeking a Project Manager (Power & Energy) for the Power & Energy Program Management Office in Ft. Worth, TX. This position provides high‑level technical project leadership and guidance for the administrative, commercial, and technical components of power‑generation projects or portfolios, ensuring performance across financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule dimensions. The role oversees the full project lifecycle—from proposal and planning through execution, reporting, and closeout—delivering quality that meets or exceeds corporate standards and addressing evolving project‑management challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide project‑management leadership for larger, complex projects, overseeing budgets, forecasts, margins, KPIs, risk contingencies, hours, expenses, and contractual obligations.
• Lead development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management, and control.
• Participate in technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.
• Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical leads, and business leaders, identifying emergent scope, risk, or budget issues and mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the primary client contact, building long‑term relationships by understanding needs, delivering tailored solutions, and maintaining consistent communication.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Adhere to proven processes and develop new procedures to standardize project execution.
• Enforce safety regulations and project safety standards.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, in line with WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• 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.
• 12+ years of relevant post‑education experience in a project‑management role within the industry.
• Highly proficient understanding of the project delivery process with a strong background in project management.
• Experience managing projects through various delivery models (DBB, EPC, PDB).
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills with business acumen to bridge business and project management.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels.
• Excellent self‑leadership, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and adaptability to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid‑level and senior team members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), spreadsheets, and project‑management tools.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and staff without formal hierarchical relationships.
• Strong adaptability to changing schedules and hours to meet project‑specific needs.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and compliance with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

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, WSP’s team includes engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction‑management professionals. The firm designs lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices, WSP partners with clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

Benefits

• Flexible and agile workplace model.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Focus on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.