Description
WSP is seeking a Project Manager for our Power Delivery Project Management team in our Midwestern region.
The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership in the development and execution of project controls systems across major infrastructure programs and portfolios.
This role involves overseeing cost, schedule, and performance management processes, ensuring accurate forecasting, compliance, and reporting that support delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects.
The Project Manager will partner with business leaders, clients, and project executives to implement high-quality controls practices that drive accountability, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the project planning process including initiation, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out for multiple concurrent projects.
- Manage project implementation including project schedule, project budget, and the project resources including external vendors and contractors.
- Lead client discussions and develop/grow client relationships.
- Serve as the primary project authority on major project-related issues.
- Responsible for metrics tracking, associated reporting to stakeholders, and compliance with regulatory, corporate, and department procedures during all the phases of the project.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with WSP/POWER staff, WSP/POWER management, and the client.
- Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management or other related field within the Power & Energy Market.
- 10+ years of relevant post education experience, preferably in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Utility Industry.
- Minimum of 3 years applicable industry experience working and/or providing services for IOUs, IPPs, Co-Ops, Munis, etc.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience leading engineering and/or construction teams on medium to large electrical utility scale clients for high voltage and/or extra high voltage transmission line type projects.
- Familiarity with financial analysis tools in a utility setting.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $160,000 - $180,000