Power Delivery Project Manager

WSP is an engineering and professional services firm serving communities across the U.S. The Power Delivery Project Manager will lead moderate and large Power Delivery/Utility projects, overseeing technical delivery, budgets, schedules, quality, safety, client satisfaction, and project lifecycle execution. The role also involves managing teams, contracts, resources, risks, reporting, and project closeout activities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals and subject matter experts to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent Power Delivery/Utility projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, deliverables, compliance documentation, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the project(s) as defined in the contract
• Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans
• Develop the work breakdown structure (WBS) tasks and estimated costs
• Establish and actively drive the appropriate levels of technical review required for the project, selecting appropriately qualified staff to perform the required reviews, and adherence to the QA/QC plan, as applicable
• Ensure and maintain a record of each review and the disposition of review comments and all correspondence leaving the project
• Mentor project team members to support their growth and professional development
• Perform margin analyses, establishing margin goals and risk contingencies
• Participate in the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentation, and meetings
• Develop and update the Project Initiation/Setup Documentation including: Risk (REF/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project Safety (PSP), and Communications Plan as necessary
• Conduct and facilitate project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with Project Accounting to monitor and track project metrics, estimated time-to-completion, cash management, and budgeted margin for an assigned portfolio of projects
• Oversee management of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control
• Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and subcontracting requirements in a timely manner
• Maintain regular communications with the client including reporting on monthly status, safety incidents, and major issues together with scope and budget impacts
• Participate in problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and potential solutions to leadership and other stakeholders
• Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area, and business unit managers, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget
• Monitor accounts receivable (AR) and unbilled revenue, working to address issues as needed
• Work with the Procurement Department to closeout procurements and/or supplier agreements as appropriate
• Complete formal project closeout activities, along with conducting and documenting a lessons-learned meeting with key project staff
• Remain current in the latest Project Management techniques and practices (PMAP)
• 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 engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm
• Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M)
• 12+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our the Power Delivery/Utility industry
• Proficient understanding of project delivery process within the Power Delivery industry and strong background and experience in project management
• Highly proficient analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management
• Highly proficient with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes
• Highly proficient interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization
• Strong self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior-level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools
• Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing project deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating resources and assertively directing consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to consistently complete tasks competently and efficiently
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States
• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Engineering License
• 4 + years of progressive project management experience
• Experience in doing business development with utility and non-utility clients
• Familiarity with western regional utilities with membership in the WECC
• Basic knowledge/experience with protection, automation, renewables, distribution, transmission and/or substation projects