Description
WSP is seeking a Project Manager for our Power Delivery Project Management team located in New Orleans, LA; Houston, TX; or Baton Rouge, LA.
The Project Manager will provide technical, administrative, and commercial project management leadership for the delivery of Power Delivery projects, including electric transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and lead cross-functional Power Delivery project teams to execute mid-level and concurrent transmission, distribution, and substation projects
- Contribute to the development of Power Delivery project proposals, including cost estimates, scopes of work, schedules, and resource plans
- Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), task sequencing, and cost-loaded estimates to support schedule control, forecasting, and earned value management (EVM)
- Establish and enforce the appropriate level of technical, constructability, and design reviews
- Support margin analysis, profitability forecasting, and contingency planning
- Coordinate and assist with the technical and commercial aspects of contract negotiations, scope alignment, client presentations, and execution meetings
- Develop, maintain, and update Project Initiation and governance documentation
- Participate in and lead project kick-off, safety, and execution alignment meetings
- Collaborate closely with Project Accounting and Finance teams to monitor project performance metrics
- Oversee project controls functions, including budgeting, forecasting, CPM scheduling, cost control, change management, and risk management
- Coordinate with area, technical, and resource managers to address staffing, specialty expertise, subcontracting, and vendor support needs
- Proactively identify, communicate, and escalate Health & Safety incidents, regulatory issues, and significant client concerns
- Participate in and support problem project and recovery reviews
- Provide regular, structured project reporting to clients, technical leadership, and business unit managers
- Monitor and manage accounts receivable (AR), unbilled revenue, and cash flow
- Coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to support purchase order closeout, vendor performance, and supplier agreement completion
- Complete formal project closeout activities
- Maintain current knowledge of project management methodologies, PMAP standards, utility delivery practices, and Power Delivery industry trends
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, project risks, client commitments, and professional conduct
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical), Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline
- 7-10 years of progressive post-education experience in a project management role
- Sound understanding of the project delivery lifecycle within the A/E/C and utility industries
- Well-developed analytical, organizational, and project controls skills
- Competent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated self-leadership and accountability
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
- Competency in technical writing, project documentation, office automation, and project management software
- Demonstrated effectiveness coordinating project resources and directing consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors
- Proven commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental compliance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Engineering
- Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M)