Power Delivery Project Manager

Power Delivery Project Manager – WSP (U.S.)

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Power Delivery Project Manager. This position is remote, located in our client’s PMO office, and may require travel to the client’s office and POWER regional offices. Preferred locations:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana;
Lake Charles, Louisiana;
Houston, Texas; and Beaumont, Texas.

• Lead the project planning process including initiation, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and close‑out for multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage project implementation including project schedule, project budget, and the project resources including external vendors and contractors.
• Lead client discussions and develop/grow client relationships.
• Serve as the primary project authority on major project‑related issues.
• Responsible for metrics tracking, associated reporting to stakeholders, and compliance with regulatory, corporate, and department procedures during all the phases of the project.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with WSP/POWER staff, WSP/POWER management, and the client.
• Oversee and monitor cross‑functional teams of technical professionals to execute project work on mid‑level and/or multiple concurrent 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.
• Establish the level 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.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post‑education experience in a project management role within our industry.
• Sound understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and well‑defined background and experience in project management.
• Well‑developed analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
• Familiarity with financial analysis tools in a utility setting.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Essential project management certification.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without fee.

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