Power Testing and Energization Project Manager

Power Testing and Energization Project Manager

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WSP is seeking a Project Manager to manage projects for our Power Testing and Energization (PTE) group within the POWER Delivery Department. This position is posted in multiple Regional Office Locations with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location. The candidate selected for this position may work full‑time from a location other than a WSP designated office/job site.

Employees may travel to a WSP office for periodic meetings.

We are looking for candidates with strong business acumen, business development experience (must be a Seller/Doer) and a solid background in electrical testing and commissioning. This is a fast‑paced role working on several short‑term or long‑term projects that may last from a day to several weeks or months. The position will manage various types of testing projects including distribution, transmission and substation 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 during all project phases
• Play a significant role in business development and prepare proposals
• Develop scope of work criteria, budgets, schedules and related project documents
• Manage testing services on electric utility systems from 15kV to 765kV 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 (studies, substations, industrial, government, distribution, or constructionli>
• Travel regionally (and, when required, nationally) to meet client and project needs
• 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 also interface with all POWER Business Units based on the nature of a particular project
• Demonstrated project management skills should include CPM scheduling, budgeting, cost analysis, team management, proposal writing, client marketing and project presentations

• Ten (10)+ years of professional experience in construction, testing and commissioning, and/or electric power and communications industry
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent industry‑related experience) from an accredited university – engineering, electrical, civil or structural preferred
• Experience with large‑scale project management or project lead engineering on large/complex electrical projects
• Knowledge and experience with 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
• Experience interfacing with clients both internally and externally
• Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and project estimating
• Good understanding of project management techniques and approaches
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Eight (8)+ years of experience leading projects as a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the electric utility environment
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Professional Engineer registration
• Existing relationships with regional electrical utilities that can be leveraged to market testing services

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life…