Associate Project Manager - Power Delivery

WSP; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support project teams across multiple offices in the United States. The role involves coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and maintaining documentation to ensure project objectives are met.

You will work with engineering, production and project services teams, communicating with clients and stakeholders, and traveling to offices as required for face-to-face meetings. A PM-oriented mindset and strong collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related major.
• 5–7 years of post-education project management experience in the industry.
• Basic understanding of PM principles, coordination and communication.
• Proficient with MS Office and basic PM software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for team work.
• Familiarity with environmental and construction laws, codes and compliance.
• Able to work independently or in a team and maintain detail orientation.
• Proven safety awareness and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily project activities with internal teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure tasks are on schedule and align with objectives.
• Monitor project progress by tracking KPIs, identifying risks, and reporting findings to senior staff.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation: progress reports, meeting minutes, risk assessments, change orders, closeout reports.
• Assist in tracking expenses and ensure expenditures align with approved budgets.
• Identify routine challenges, escalate complex issues, and contribute solutions.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and status updates for meetings with management and clients; participate in stakeholder meetings.
• Adhere to company conduct policies and safety requirements at all times.
• Perform additional duties as required by business needs.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

MS Office

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Self-leadership

Independent work

Technical writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for Associate Project Managers (APM's). These positions will be based in our Fort Worth, TX, Denver, CO, Boise, ID, St. Louis, MO, Kansas City, MO, Columbus, OH, Minneapolis, MN, Ann Arbor, MI offices, however, the selected candidates may work from any mutually acceptable location within the United States.

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

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.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• 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

• Experience in project scheduling, reporting and administration
• Project Management Institute PMP certification