Description
WSP is seeking a Project Manager (Power & Energy) for our Power & Energy Program Management Office in Houston, TX.
This position provides high level technical project leadership, and guidance with managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of Power Generation project(s) or portfolio of projects in accordance with WSP's core values, and the level of project services agreed upon in the contract by WSP and the client(s).
Responsibilities include:
- Providing PM leadership for larger scale/more complex projects
- Leading the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans
- Overseeing management of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control
- Participating in the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings
- Providing regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical leads, and business leaders
- Developing and nurturing strong, long-term relationships with clients
- Mentoring staff to support their growth and professional development
- Adhering to proven processes and developing new processes to standardize procedures
- Adhering to safety regulations and enforcing project safety standards
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Project Management or Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline
- 12+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within the industry
- Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process and 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 interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to changing priorities
- Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources
- Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours