Senior Construction Project Manager - Power Delivery

About the role

This position will work be based in Texas, with the ability to work remotely from any mutually acceptable location within that region. You must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face to face meetings.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in projects with our Project Management team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
• 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.
• Responsible for strategic oversight, alignment of field operations with the contract execution, and leading the execution of WSP’s construction management scope of work for an IOU/Utility power delivery construction program.
• Primary interface with the client’s construction management team.
• Serves as a mediator between the client and contractor(s) while facilitating/promoting harmonious interaction aimed at delivering project goals.
• Support the client in review of EPC contractor proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, invoices resource plans, risk contingencies and adherence to the QA/QC plan, as applicable.
• Support the development and/or review of constructability plans for the following: Transmission line access road routing network and areas of effect (access road types, guard structures, work areas, landings, lay down yards, fly yards and pulling and tensioning sites).
• Conductor pull plans inclusive of pulling location easements and construction step plans.
• Construction sequencing and outage identification and planning.
• Steward contractors and site personnel to follow quality construction methods, safe work practices, and schedule delivery.
• 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.
• Prepare detailed reports and present them to management in an organized, clear, and concise manner.

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.

Qualifications

• Current and valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Construction management
• Contract administration
• Risk management
• Project management
• Construction oversight
• Technical field operations
• Strategic project risks
• Logistics constraints
• Contract compliance
• Construction laws, codes, regulations, and safety requirements
• Interpreting complex contract documents, scopes, specifications, and project controls data
• High-stakes technical disputes
• Executive stakeholders
• Enterprise-wide construction decisions
• Cost control
• Schedule management
• Integrated project delivery frameworks
• Executive guidance on project performance, metrics, and continuous improvement
• Mentorship skills
• Performance management
• External consultants
• Cross-functional teams
• Innovative field techniques
• Communication skills
• Public-private partnerships, CM/GC, EPC, and other alternative delivery models
• Business development
• Client engagement
• Contract negotiations
• Ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and organizational integrity
• Collaboration across geographies, business lines, and client sectors

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

The pay range for this role is $80,000 - $120,000 annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is full-time, with the possibility of remote work within the Texas region.

Contact Information

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or call [phone number].