Project Manager - Power Delivery

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Project Manager for our Power Delivery Project Management team in Ohio. The successful candidate may work from a mutually acceptable location within the region and must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or client office for periodic face‑to‑face meetings.

The successful candidate will provide high‑level technical project leadership and guidance in managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned project(s) or portfolio of projects. Responsibilities include overall performance management of moderate to large projects that are regional in scope, overseeing financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule aspects, and ensuring adherence to project lifecycle stages: proposal, startup, planning, execution, reporting, and closeout.

Provides project management for the development, execution, management, control, and monitoring of high voltage and EHV substation, transmission, and distribution projects in support of company, regional, and national business line goals. Provides innovation, administration, and pragmatic direction to address current and future project management challenges in a rapidly changing and complex business and operations climate.

• 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 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 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, Construction Management, or other related field within the Power & Energy Market.
• 10+ years of relevant post‑education experience; preferred in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Utility Industry.
• Minimum of 3 years applicable industry experience working and/or providing services for IOUs, IPPs, Co‑Ops, Munis, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading engineering and/or construction teams on medium to large electrical utility‑scale clients for high voltage and/or extra high voltage transmission line type projects.
• 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.
• Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required, including:
  • Contract Management
  • External and Internal Team Meeting Management
  • Earned Value Management
  • Change Management
  • Risk Management
  • Schedule Management (includes experience with CPM project schedules such as Primavera P6 or equivalent)
  • Financial Management
• Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process within the Power Delivery/Utility industry and strong background and experience in project management.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational…