High Voltage Electrical Construction Project Manager

High Voltage Electrical Construction Project Manager Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a High Voltage Electrical Construction Project Manager for our Power Constructors, Inc. (PCI) sector for our Vancouver, WA office. This position will be primarily field‑based and include working in various locations in the Pacific Northwest.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We partner with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

Be involved in projects with our Power Constructors Inc Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

Provides high‑level technical leadership and strategic oversight on major power delivery construction programs by guiding complex project execution, resolving critical field challenges, and advising senior leadership and clients on construction delivery strategies. Applies expert knowledge of construction practices, contract administration, and risk management to ensure projects are executed in accordance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and WSP’s operational goals. Serves as a recognized authority across the organization in construction management, mentoring senior professionals, and leading the advancement of best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement in construction oversight and project delivery methodologies.

Drives new business and fosters innovation across the construction management organization.

• Responsible for strategic oversight, alignment of field operations with the contract execution, and leading the execution of WSP’s construction management scope of work for a high voltage electrical power delivery construction program. Primary interface with the client’s construction management team.
• Supports the management of WSP’s Project Quality Program on the program.
• Responsible for WSP site personnel following established safety requirements.
• Build, lead, and manage an internal workforce across multiple projects within the project located throughout the client’s service territory.
• Support the client in review of EPC contractor proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, invoices, resource plans, risk contingencies and adherence to the QA/QC plan, as applicable.
• Support the development and/or review of constructability plans for the following:
  • Transmission line access road routing network and areas of effect (access road types, guard structures, work areas, landings, lay down yards, fly yards and pulling and tensioning sites).
  • Conductor pull plans inclusive of pulling location easements and construction step plans.
  • Construction sequencing and outage identification and planning.
• Steward contractors and site personnel to follow quality construction methods, safe work practices, and schedule delivery.
• Work with project leadership to deliver the projects in logical steps and ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Serve as the mediator between the client and contractor(s) while facilitating/promoting harmonious interaction aimed at delivering project goals.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Construction Management duties are not limited to, but will include verification of construction progress, change management, and schedule management.
• Review and respond effectively to project critical issues.
• Assist in project‑related system (line/equipment) outage planning and coordination.
• Prioritizes and regularly reprioritizes multiple tasks to maintain project schedules.
• Participate in problem project reviews, providing input about root‑cause issues and potential solutions to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Participate in construction kickoff meeting and project meetings with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Exercise responsible and ethical…