Power Delivery - Project Manager

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Project Manager for our Power Delivery Project Management team in our Northwest Region. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with project teams and other Project Managers managing technical and financial aspects of Power Delivery projects, managing and developing client relationships, and marketing WSP's Power Delivery services to existing and new clients in the Northwest.

The location for this role is flexible, with the ability to work remotely from any mutually acceptable location (please note desired location in the application). Employees will be expected to travel to a WSP or client office for periodic meetings.

• Promote company culture and manage internal and external relationships.
• Manage status reporting, invoicing, and accounts receivable for each project.
• Collaborate with project design teams to execute projects and develop proposals.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the project team.
• Develop & maintain schedules, lead/support/participate in status meetings with project teams, oversee budgets, participate in proposal preparation, take leading role in client relationships.
• Work primarily with Power Delivery project teams, but may also interface with other business lines as needed, based on the nature of any particular project.
• 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.
• The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, math, business, or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of eight (8) years' applicable industry experience leading projects as a Project Engineer/Lead or Project Manager in the electric utility environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years' relevant project management experience.
• Relevant experience includes small-to-medium scale project management.
• Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools.
• General understanding of power delivery infrastructure engineering.
• Proficiency with financial analysis tools in a utility setting, as well as Microsoft software tools (Word, Excel, Project).
• Demonstrated Project Management skills should include CPM scheduling, budget and cost analysis, leading project teams, proposal writing, client marketing, and project presentations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• This position will require some travel to clients within the region.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

• Ten (10) + years of experience leading projects as a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the electric utility environment.
• Relevant experience includes large-scale project management, and/or EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project management.
• Experience with consultant management, data analysis and reporting on project financials, driving projects to successful completion.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years' consulting experience preferred.
• Familiarity with regional utilities in the Northwest.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration is desired.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $125,000-$150,000 per year

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience,…