Data Center Project Managers

Overview

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Company: WSP Global

Location:

Herndon, VA, United States

Job Title:

Project Manager (Mission Critical/Data Centers)

Category:
Project and Program Management

Requisition Type:
Normal - Active Hiring

External Posted

Start Date:

External

Description:

At kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company which specializes in the design of Mission Critical Data Centers throughout the US as well as worldwide, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. In collaboration with WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Our work is embedded in the residences we live in, the healthcare facilities we rely on for routine medical procedures to life saving feats of medicine, the data centers that power the internet, the skyscrapers and buildings we work in, and the operations of our buildings.

kW Mission Critical Engineering is currently initiating a search for a Project Manager for our kW office in Herndon, VA.

• Lead teams of Engineers, Designers and other staff through project completion; manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prepare project work plans, proposals, and schedules, and obtain management/client approval.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status and project quality; proactively resolve issues.
• Manage relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients and vendors, regulatory authorities and technical agencies, and the public; keep stakeholders informed of progress and issues to manage expectations.
• Proactively track, analyze and report on actual performance against the plan; prepare cost and schedule reporting for clients and internal processes.
• Address change management matters promptly with clients and internal departments.
• Internal reporting includes: monthly project financial forecast, project budget maintenance, and KPI monitoring.
• Analyze project management and delivery risks; establish contingency plans and trigger actions.
• Lead and manage business development initiatives including RFIs and RFPs; compile scope of work and prepare fee estimates for approvals.
• As Team Leader, provide mentoring, assistance, encouragement and motivation to team members; provide general administrative and technical leadership for the project.
• Maintain all project records and monitor correspondence; schedule and facilitate project meetings; administer subconsultant agreements as assigned.
• Implement and manage the kW Quality Control Plan for each project; proactively track workload management; manage client and subconsultant invoicing.

• Required: A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or construction management.
• Experience: 5-7 years in Project and/or Program Management on large engineering/construction projects; experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing scope, quality, time and cost.
• Environment: Experience in an engineering consulting environment preferred; familiarity with project delivery models; planning, risk, cost and schedule management; KPI reporting.
• Skills: Exceptional written and oral communication; ability to present to senior management, elected officials and the public; strong interpersonal skills; clear, concise communication with stakeholders; strategic and analytical thinking; adaptability; negotiating skills; proficiency with MS Office and project management tools; familiarity with reading drawings and specifications.
• Other: Ability to adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and health, safety, and harassment policies.

• Project or Program Management Professional certification (PMP) or degree in related field such as Engineering or Planning, or equivalent.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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

Notice to third party agencies: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing services.