Power Delivery Associate Project Manager

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Power Delivery Associate Project Manager. This position is posted in our Overland Park, KS, Ann Arbor, MI, Appleton, MN, Madison, WI, Minneapolis, MN, Plover, WI and Saint Louis, MO offices but the selected candidate may work remotely from a mutually acceptable location.

Provides assistance with managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned power delivery project(s) in accordance with WSP’s core values and the level of project services agreed upon in the contract by WSP and the client(s). Tasks include responsibility for the overall performance of the assigned project(s) including financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety and schedule. Ensures that responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase, project startup and planning, project execution, reporting and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable corporate standards.

• Participate in the development of power delivery project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules and resource plans.
• Participate in developing the work breakdown structure (WBS) tasks and estimated costs.
• Update documentation within designated systems and processes such as Risk (/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project Safety (PSP) and Communications Plan as necessary.
• Assist with facilitating project kick‑off meetings with key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with Project Accounting to assist with monitoring and tracking project metrics, estimated time‑to‑completion, cash management and budgeted margin for a project or an assigned portfolio of projects.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control.
• Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and subcontractor requirements in a timely manner.
• Assist with overseeing subcontractors, and coordinating supplier submissions, invoices and payments.
• Participate in problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and potential solutions to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area and business unit managers.
• Complete formal project closeout activities, along with conducting and documenting a lessons‑learned meeting with key project staff.
• Develop sufficient financial acumen to understand project financial data.
• 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.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post‑education experience within the power delivery/utility industry.
• Understanding of project delivery process within the power delivery industry and defined background and experience in project management.
• Competent analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
• Capable critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact and optimal outcomes.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally.
• Capable self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently with minimal oversight and strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Well‑developed technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets and PM tools.
• Effective at coordinating resources, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors and others to complete tasks competently and efficiently.
• Proven track record…