Civil Project Manager

WSP is seeking a Civil Project Manager for our Power & Energy team in Maple Grove, MN
. This position is a hybrid role and will be located in our client's office. Seeking a highly organized and proactive civil project manager to support the planning, execution, and closeout of Civil construction projects. This role will work closely with Field Operations, Project Management, Engineering, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are construction-ready and positioned for successful execution.

• 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.
• Play a contributing role in the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
• Develop the work breakdown structure (WBS) tasks and estimated costs.
• 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.
• Contribute to performing margin analyses, establishing margin goals and risk contingencies.
• Coordinate and assist with the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentation, and meetings.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and subcontracting requirements in a timely manner. Immediately communicate and elevate any project site Health & Safety or significant client issues to senior PM staff and leadership.
• 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, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget.
• Coordinate closely with client representatives, internal delivery teams, functional leads, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to align priorities, clarify responsibilities, resolve issues, and support consistent execution across assigned work.
• Complete formal project closeout activities, along with conducting and documenting a lessons-learned meeting with key project staff.
• Support project planning, estimates, risk identification, and mitigation planning.
• Coordinate with Engineering to obtain IFC drawings and required project documentation.
• Ensure pre-construction requirements are complete before mobilization, including permits, access rights, SWPPP requirements, materials, specialized equipment, contractors, and outside agencies.
• Oversee project scheduling and coordination meetings and track action items through completion.
• Monitor new projects, schedule changes, resource needs, sequencing, and key milestones.
• Gather monthly forecasts, support variance explanations, and complete Actuals vs. Estimates reporting.
• Coordinate project closeout activities, including collection and submission of as-built drawings.
• 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.
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

• Position is located at client offices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience…