Associate Project Manager

WSP USA; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking two Associate Project Managers to join the Power Delivery Project Management team in Saint Louis, MO and Richmond, VA, with the option to work remotely within the regions. The role focuses on assisting Project Managers with planning, coordination, and execution of transmission and substation projects.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, track progress, maintain documentation, and communicate updates to stakeholders, while traveling to client offices as needed and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience in engineering, management, or construction management.
• 5–7 years of post-education project management experience in the industry.
• Basic understanding of project management principles, focused on coordination and communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with basic PM software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for team collaboration.
• Familiarity with environmental/construction laws and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily project activities with internal teams, clients, vendors and contractors to meet schedules and objectives.
• Monitors project progress by tracking KPIs, identifying risks or delays, and reporting to senior team members.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation including progress reports, meeting minutes, risk assessments, change orders, and closeout reports.
• Supports project budgets by tracking expenses and ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets.
• Assists in addressing routine challenges during execution and escalates complex issues when needed.
• Prepares presentations, reports, and status updates for meetings with management and clients.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project management software

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for two Associate Project Managers (APM's). These positions will be assigned to our Power Delivery Project Management department in Saint Louis, MO and Richmond, VA, but the selected individuals will have the ability to work remotely within the regions.

This position will assist Project Managers within the department in managing various types of transmission and substation projects.

This position will be based out of St. Louis, MO with the ability to work remotely from any mutually acceptable location. You must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face to face meetings, if required.

This Opportunity

Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned projects in accordance with WSP's core values and the level of project services agreed upon in the contract by WSP and the client(s). This position is an integral member of the project team working closely with Project Management, Production and Project Services. Works closely with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to facilitate efficient project workflows and ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with project objectives. Plays a key role in tracking project progress, maintaining documentation, and communicating updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Your Impact

• 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. Provide high level coordination/administrative and analytic support to client.
• Monitors project progress by tracking key performance indicators, identifying potential risks or delays, and reporting findings to senior team members.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, risk assessments, change orders, and project closeout reports.
• Supports the management of project budgets by assisting in tracking expenses, reviewing cost estimates, and ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets.
• Helps identify and address routine challenges during project execution, escalating complex issues to senior staff when necessary. Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
• Assists in preparing presentations, reports, and status updates for project meetings, senior management, and clients. Facilitate, organize, attend and participate in stakeholder meetings.
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent industry related experience) from an accredited university required – engineering, engineering management, or construction management disciplines. Note: Candidates with equivalent industry related degree and/or experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and processes, with a focus on coordination and communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with basic project management software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify project risks and work collaboratively to develop solutions.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) + years of assistant project management experience
• Experience in project scheduling, reporting and administration
• Project Management Institute PMP certification

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the 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.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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