Senior Project Manager; Mission Critical​/Data Centers

Senior Project Manager (Mission Critical/Data Centers) – WSP – New York City, NY

Join us at WSP to shape tomorrow’s mission‑critical data‑center and infrastructure projects as a senior project leader overseeing the entire project lifecycle.

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high‑performance, fast‑paced consulting engineering firm that designs data centers, colocation facilities, and other mission‑critical environments globally. We build mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security system designs that keep Fortune‑100 enterprise and colocation clients operating 24/7, 365 days a year.

• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams of engineers, designers, and staff through completion of multiple simultaneous projects of varying size and complexity.
• Independently prepare project work plans, proposals, and schedules, and obtain management/client approval.
• Lead and initiate regular communications with clients regarding project status, quality, and proactively resolve issues.
• Manage relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients and vendors, regulatory authorities, and technical agencies.
• Address change‑management matters promptly and professionally with clients and internal departments.
• Maintain awareness of project budget, key performance indicators, and forecasting.
• Lead and manage business development initiatives including Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals.
• Compile a comprehensive and realistic scope of work, and prepare a complete and accurate fee estimate for management approval.
• As team leader, provide mentoring, assistance, encouragement, and motivation to team members and junior project managers.
• Provide strong administrative and technical leadership for the project and maintain all project records and monitor correspondence.
• Schedule and facilitate all project meetings required to coordinate work activity.
• Administer sub‑consultant agreements as assigned and be well‑versed in the company’s contracts and all parties involved.
• Implement and manage the kW quality control plan for each project.
• Proactively track and report workload management throughout the project.
• Manage client and sub‑consultant invoicing.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years of experience in project and/or program management on large engineering and/or construction projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing scope, quality, and cost while delivering projects on time.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including presentations to senior management.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with professionals from many disciplines and technical levels.
• Clear, concise, and tactful communication with senior management, clients, peers, and staff.
• Strategic, conceptual analytical thinking and decision‑making skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility with strong deadline and change management.
• Experience negotiating contract terms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software tools.
• Detail‑oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity reading drawings and specifications.

• Professional certification in project or program management (e.g., PMP).
• Experience in an engineering consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or project management.
• Experience in project planning, cost management, schedule management, and performance reporting.

Expected Salary: $101,100–$175,000. WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on health and financial stability throughout your career.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. Dedicated to serving local communities, we design lasting solutions across buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity

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