Description
WSP is seeking a Civil Project Manager for our Power & Energy team in Maple Grove, MN. This position is a hybrid role and will be located in our client's office.
As a Civil Project Manager, you will oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects. This includes budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, deliverables, compliance documentation, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the project(s) as defined in the contract.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop the work breakdown structure (WBS) tasks and estimated costs
- Establish the level of technical review required for the project
- Contribute to performing margin analyses, establishing margin goals and risk contingencies
- Coordinate and assist with the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentation, and meetings
- Participate in project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders
- Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and subcontracting requirements
- Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area, and business unit managers
- Coordinate closely with client representatives, internal delivery teams, functional leads, subcontractors, and external stakeholders
- Complete formal project closeout activities
- Support project planning, estimates, risk identification, and mitigation planning
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major
- Essential project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAP-M)
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
- Strong understanding of construction schedules, engineering documentation, forecasting, and field execution
- Well-developed analytical and organizational skills
- Competent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering