Aviation Energy & Utilities Program Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Bereavement, voting, naturalization

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Aviation Energy & Utilities Program Manager for our Newark, NJ office to lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of aviation energy and utility infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and adherence to airport design standards while coordinating with airport owners, airlines, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in airport energy and utility infrastructure projects, especially cogeneration.
• Strong knowledge of PANYNJ design and construction standards or similar airport authorities, airport design criteria, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and complex aviation projects.
• Experience in Program Management and/or as Owner’s Representative for major projects
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and competing priorities as part of Client’s work location at an airport.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage energy & utility infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning.
• Technical expert in review/development of energy and utility systems (turbines, electrical, controls).
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and technical approaches.
• Ensure compliance with airport design standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Oversee design quality, constructability reviews, and risk management activities.
• Coordinate with airport owners, airlines, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Manage project financial performance, resource utilization, and delivery metrics.
• Support public sector procurement, outreach to industry, and breaking the program into deliverable projects.
• Conduct project meetings and develop progress reports.
• Coordinate procurement, construction, testing, permitting and commissioning activities.
• Manage project financials, forecasting, scope and schedule adherence and process changes with client approvals.
• Collaborate with national aviation leadership to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Aviation energy

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Aviation Energy & Utilities Program Manager for our Newark, NJ office to lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of aviation energy and utility infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and adherence to airport design standards while coordinating with airport owners, airlines, and regulatory agencies.