Senior Power Delivery Project Manager

About the role

The Senior Power Delivery Project Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the project management team to produce a product consistent with WSP mission statement and our culture. They lead by example in adhering to WSP's culture and defined project management and business practices, achieving the goals of the business plan, maintaining WSP's high-quality standards, promoting internal teamwork, and meeting the needs of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and project management oversight for the development, execution, management, control, and monitoring of Substation and/or Transmission Line projects throughout the Northeast Region in support of company, regional, and national business line goals.
• Ensuring responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase, planning and project startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds corporate and client project excellence and delivery standards.
• Providing innovation, administration, and pragmatic direction to address current and future project management challenges in a rapidly changing and complex business and operations climate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management or other related field within the Power & Energy Market, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• Candidates with PMP certification will be considered.
• 15+ years of relevant post-education experience in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Utility Industry.
• Minimum of 5 years applicable industry experience working and/or providing engineering services for IOUs, IPPs, Co-Ops, Munis, etc.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading engineering and/or construction teams on medium to large electrical utility scale clients for medium, high voltage and/or extra high voltage power delivery type projects.
• Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required, including: Contract Management, External and Internal Team Meeting Management, Earned Value Management, Change Management, Risk Management, Schedule Management (CPM project schedules such as Primavera P6 or equivalent), Financial Management, Advanced-level understanding of project delivery process within the Power Delivery/Utility industry, strong background and experience in project management, Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management, Advanced proficiency with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes, 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 the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment, Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., 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, Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies, Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs, Occasional travel is required and travel frequency will depend on client and project-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• PE License
• MBAPMP Certification
• Knowledge of WSP’s clients in the Northeast United States

Skills

• Project Management
• Technical Writing
• Office Automation
• MS Office Suite Products
• Technology
• Spreadsheets
• PM Tools

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

TBD

Schedule

TBD