Description
WSP is currently seeking a Substations Project Manager for our Fort Worth, TX, Denver, CO, Boise, ID, St. Louis, MO, Kansas City, MO, Columbus, OH, Minneapolis, MN, Ann Arbor, MI offices. The successful candidate will provide technical project supervision and leadership for high voltage (HV) and extra-high voltage (EHV) electrical substation projects.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and monitor cross-functional engineering, design, and construction teams delivering high voltage (HV) and extra-high voltage (EHV) electrical substation projects
- Manage project budgets, labor hours, cost tracking, material and equipment quantities
- Develop work breakdown structures (WBS) and cost-loaded schedules for substation engineering, procurement, construction, outage planning, testing, commissioning, and energization activities
- Establish the level of technical and design review required for HV/EHV substation projects
- Contribute to project margin analysis, establishment of margin targets, and development of risk registers and contingency plans
- Coordinate and assist with the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentation, and meetings
- Develop and update the Project Initiation/Setup Documentation
- Participate in project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders
- Work collaboratively with Project Accounting to monitor and track earned value, cost performance, estimated time-to-completion, cash flow, invoicing, and budgeted margin
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, and change management for high voltage substation design and construction projects
- Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and subcontracting requirements
- Immediately communicate and escalate any project site Health & Safety or significant client issues to senior PM staff and leadership
- Participate in problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and potential solutions
- Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area, and business unit managers
- Monitor accounts receivable (AR) and unbilled revenue
- Work with the Procurement Department to closeout procurements and/or supplier agreements
- Complete formal project closeout activities
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Power Systems, Civil), Engineering Technology, Science, or a related technical discipline
- 7-10 years of progressive post-education experience in a project management role delivering high voltage (HV) and/or extra-high voltage (EHV) electrical substation, transmission & distribution (T&D), or utility-scale power delivery projects
- Demonstrated understanding of the project delivery lifecycle within the A/E/C industry
- Well-developed analytical and organizational 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
- Competent with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating resources and assertively directing consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $110,000-160,000