Data Center Power & Grid Project Manager — Remote

WSP in the U.S.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Manager (Data Centers) to join us in Houston, TX, with consideration for San Diego, New York, Portland, Seattle and remote options. This role supports delivering electrical infrastructure for large-scale data center campuses, including substations, transmission interconnections, and site distribution.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure QA/QC, safety, and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with clients, utilities, and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing projects in power distribution, transmission & distribution (T&D), or utility engineering environments.
• Proven experience delivering feeder, distribution line, or grid modernization projects.
• Familiarity with NERC, IEEE standards, NEC codes, and utility regulatory requirements.
• Experience with EPC project delivery, capital programs, and infrastructure projects within the energy sector.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills in complex utility environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with utilities, clients, regulators, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams delivering power distribution and utility engineering projects, ensuring execution of design and construction deliverables.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving distribution lines, feeders, and grid infrastructure upgrades, including budgets, schedule, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Develop and manage project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans for utility capital improvement programs and distribution projects.
• Build and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) aligned with EPC project delivery models.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and safety protocols (OSHA, utility HSE standards).
• Participate in proposal development, RFP responses, and business development efforts within the power & energy market.
• Perform margin analysis, risk assessments, and contingency planning for power delivery projects.
• Coordinate contract negotiations, client presentations, and stakeholder meetings with utilities, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and maintain project plans including PMP, Safety Plans, Risk Management Plans, and QA/QC procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams specializing in all aspects of distribution design.
• Partner with Project Accounting to manage financials including forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and profitability tracking.
• Lead efforts in change management, scope control, and claims mitigation.
• Coordinate with technical managers on staffing for overhead and underground distribution projects.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, escalating issues when necessary.
• Provide reporting to clients and leadership on project performance, risks, schedule, and budget status.
• Manage project closeout activities, including lessons learned and continuous improvement for future projects.
• Stay current on power industry trends, grid resilience, distributed energy resources (DER), and electrification initiatives.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

WSP is seeking a Project Manager (Data Centers) to join us in Houston, TX, with consideration for San Diego, New York, Portland, Seattle and remote options. This role supports delivering electrical infrastructure for large-scale data center campuses, including substations, transmission interconnections, and site distribution.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure QA/QC, safety, and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with clients, utilities, and internal