Federal Project Manager

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an experienced Project Manager for our Birmingham, Alabama office with demonstrated experience in engineering and design project leadership and project execution for the US government/military sector. The successful candidate will lead design projects on behalf of Federal clients - both large project and mid-sized, multidiscipline engineering projects concurrently where a branch of the Department of Defense is the client, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Navy Facilities Command (NAVFAC) in particular.

Your Impact

* Leads teams in the development of project design packages, including defining scope, establishing schedules, setting milestones, and identifying resource requirements under the guidance of senior project managers. Strong discipline-specific knowledge of power sector and electrical design projects is required.

* Coordinates daily project activities by working closely with internal teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and align with project objectives.

* Monitors project progress by tracking key performance indicators, identifying potential risks or delays, and reporting findings to senior team members.

* Supports the management of project budgets by assisting in tracking expenses, reviewing cost estimates, and ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets.

* Prepares and maintains project documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, risk assessments, change orders, and project closeout reports.

* 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.

Who You Are

* 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in a project management support role within the architecture, engineering, or construction industry.

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.

* 3-5 years of experience managing Federal design projects for clients to include MDA, USACE, NAVFAC.

* Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.

* PE or PMP required.

* Ability to work in person (not remotely) in one of WSP's offices. Work from home is discouraged and subject to WSP policies.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and demonstrated experience with typical design/engineering software packages related to drafting, modeling, analysis, design, markup, or cost engineering strongly desirable.

* Strong organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

* Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

* Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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