WSP USA is seeking a Project Manager in the Power & Energy team to lead the delivery of large, complex projects. This role focuses on developing and implementing project risk management frameworks and collaborating with various stakeholders to assess and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities:

Provides leadership in the development and implementation of robust project risk management frameworks tailored to the complexity and scale of major capital and infrastructure programs
Collaborates with program directors, project managers, and technical leads to assess critical risk exposures across financial, schedule, technical, regulatory, and reputational domains
Facilitates high-level risk identification and evaluation workshops using structured tools and scenario-based techniques
Oversees the preparation and validation of quantitative risk analyses, including probabilistic simulations and risk-adjusted forecasts
Advises on contingency requirements, escalation protocols, and mitigation strategies to support project governance and financial planning
Monitors risk response actions across multiple disciplines and ensures accountability for timely and effective mitigation
Supports the integration of risk outputs into overall project controls, including cost management, scheduling, earned value, and forecasting
Develops and maintains comprehensive risk registers, heat maps, and dashboards that provide executive-level insight into risk status and trends
Delivers risk briefings and reports to senior leadership, clients, and steering committees, clearly communicating high-impact exposures and required actions
Provides subject matter expertise on risk provisions during contract reviews and supports claim analysis and dispute resolution
Serves as a mentor and coach to risk professionals, building internal capabilities through knowledge-sharing, training, and peer review
Leads lessons learned reviews, root cause investigations, and after-action assessments to drive continuous improvement
Contributes to enterprise-level risk initiatives, including standardization of templates, procedures, and performance metrics
Ensures alignment of risk management practices with WSP’s project delivery methodology and applicable client or regulatory standards
Evaluates risk interdependencies across workstreams, interfaces, and external stakeholders
Leads proactive identification of emerging risk themes and anticipates macro-level developments that may impact project execution
Leads strategic risk input during proposal development and business pursuits by assessing risk exposure and contributing to strategic positioning
Engages with external consultants, legal teams, and insurance providers to coordinate specialized risk support
Maintains thorough documentation to support audits, funding reviews, and internal governance processes
Advises project leadership on balancing risk exposure with opportunity optimization in pursuit of client and business outcomes
Supports digital transformation initiatives in risk management by evaluating and implementing data-driven tools and analytics
Collaborates with global colleagues to share best practices and maintain consistency in approach
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a closely related discipline, or demonstrated proven equivalent experience
10+ years of relevant post-education experience in project risk management or related areas
Deep understanding of project and program risk management methodologies, tools, and lifecycle application
Advanced proficiency with quantitative risk modeling techniques, including Monte Carlo simulations
Experience supporting complex, multi-disciplinary projects in sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, or energy
Proven ability to design and implement risk frameworks aligned with organizational strategy and project scale
Strong facilitation skills and experience leading risk identification and assessment workshops at senior levels
Skilled in synthesizing technical and commercial risk information for diverse audiences, including clients and executives
Ability to translate complex risk profiles into actionable mitigation strategies and monitoring plans
Demonstrated capability in integrating risk with cost, schedule, and earned value systems
Track record of managing risk programs across concurrent projects or programs
Proficient in the use of risk tools such as Primavera Risk Analysis, @RISK, or similar
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through the development of risk mitigation and response strategies
Experience developing KPIs and dashboards for risk reporting and performance tracking
Understanding of contractual risk allocation, commercial strategy, and procurement models
Familiarity with ISO 31000, AACE, or equivalent risk management standards
Experience preparing risk documentation for internal governance, client review, and external audit
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with attention to both detail and strategic context
Capacity to identify trends and interdependencies across risks and recommend enterprise-wide improvements
Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and adapt to dynamic project environments
Experience mentoring and coaching junior and mid-level professionals in risk practices
Commitment to continuous professional development in risk management and project delivery
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and diplomatic approach
This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP
Master's Degree
Professional certification such as PMI-RMP®, AACE Decision & Risk Management Professional, or equivalent
Experience supporting risk management on alternative delivery projects (e.g., P3, design-build)
Familiarity with systems engineering and how technical risks influence project baselines
Participation in corporate risk governance committees or risk maturity assessments
Experience implementing digital risk platforms or enterprise risk data solutions

Project Manager III

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