Power Testing and Energization Project Manager

Power Testing and Energization Project Manager

WSP is seeking a Project Manager to manage projects for our Power Testing and Energization (PTE) group within the POWER Delivery Department. Candidates may work remotely full-time from a mutually acceptable location; periodic travel to WSP offices may be required.

We are looking for candidates with strong business acumen, experience in business development (must be a seller/Doer), and a solid background in electrical testing and commissioning. The role involves managing multiple short‑term or long‑term projects that can last from a day to several months and will cover distribution, transmission, and substation testing projects.

• Lead the project planning process including initiation, engineering involvement, construction coordination, testing and commissioning, and final project close‑out.
• Manage project implementation including schedule, budget, and resources including external vendors and contractors.
• Serve as the primary project authority for assigned personnel on major project‑related issues.
• Direct project team and lead the project management process.
• Track metrics, report to stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, and departmental procedures.
• Play a significant role in business development and proposal preparation.
• Develop scope of work, budgets, schedules, and related documents.
• Manage testing services on utility systems from 15 kV to 765 kV class.
• Provide internal mentoring and leadership to junior team members.
• Lead project teams in a matrixed reporting environment.
• Organize internal and external project status meetings.
• Interface with other POWER divisions as necessary.
• Travel regionally and nationally with some clients.
• Promote company culture and manage internal and external relationships.
• Manage status reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable and unbilled amounts for each project.
• Work primarily with PTE, but may interface with all POWER Business Units.
• Travel primarily to regional clients, with occasional nationwide travel.
• Demonstrated Project Management skills including CPM scheduling, budget and cost analysis, managing teams, proposal writing, client marketing, and presentations.

• 10+ years of professional experience in construction, testing and commissioning, and/or electric power and communications.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering, electrical, civil, or structural.
• Experience in large‑scale project management or lead engineering on complex electrical projects.
• Knowledge of project management processes and tools.
• Familiarity with utility processes and experience managing testing and commissioning projects.
• Successful track record of leading project teams.
• Working knowledge of industry‑standard testing requirements.
• Successful client interfacing experience.
• Familiarity with CPM scheduling and estimation.
• Understanding of project management techniques and approaches.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

• Same degree or experience requirement as above.
• 10+ years in construction, testing, commissioning, or electric power and communications.
• 8+ years leading projects as a Project Engineer or Project Manager in a utility environment.
• Experience on large/complex electrical projects.
• PMP certification.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• Existing relationships with regional electrical utilities to market testing services.

Base Salary Range: $ - $ per year.
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for various personal reasons.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a leading engineering and professional services firm. With over 15,000 employees in 300+ offices, we partner with clients to help communities prosper across buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model and comprehensive benefits to support health and financial stability throughout your career.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity

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Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP and may be hired without fee to the recruiter.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.