High Voltage Construction Project Manager - Power Delivery

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace model

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager in Texas to lead large power delivery construction programs. You will provide strategic oversight of field execution, interface with client teams, review constructability plans, and guide multi-project staffing and risk management.

You will mentor professionals, drive best practices, and collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams. Travel to client sites or WSP offices will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or closely related discipline.
• 15+ years of post-education construction management experience.
• Subject matter expert in construction delivery methods, phasing, and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of field operations aligned with contract execution for IOU/utility power delivery programs.
• Interface with client’s construction management team and manage WSP site personnel and safety.
• Develop and review constructability and outage plans for transmission routes, access roads, and pulling/tensioning sites.
• Lead multi-project staffing, monitor schedule and progress, and manage change and QA/QC activities.
• Facilitate issue resolution among owners, contractors, and design professionals; provide executive guidance on performance metrics.
• Support EPC proposal reviews, risk assessments, and resource planning; contribute to business development and client engagement.
• Prepare and present detailed reports to management; drive continuous improvement and innovative field practices.
• Foster ethical decision-making and compliance with WSP Code of Conduct and safety standards.
• Mentor senior professionals and build technical talent pipelines across the program teams.
• Coordinate with leadership for problem project reviews and contingency planning

Skills

Leadership & mentorship

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera P6

Cost control

Scheduling

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Delivery models (PPP/CM-GC/EPC)

Permitting & environmental compliance

Contracts negotiations

OSHA 30-hour

Driver's license

CCM/PE (preferred)

Power megaprojects experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related discipline

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Senior Construction Project Manager within WSP's Power Constructors sector in the Texas region, leading high impact power delivery construction programs. You will provide strategic oversight, guide complex field execution, and advise leadership on delivery strategies, ensuring compliance with standards and safety. You'll mentor professionals, drive best practices, and foster innovation across construction delivery. The role offers collaboration with clients and cross functional teams to deliver on energy projects at scale, with travel to client or WSP offices as needed.

Compensation / Benefits

• flexible workplace model
• comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits
• disability and life insurance
• retirement savings plan

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of field operations aligned with contract execution for IOU/utility power delivery programs
• Interface with client's construction management team and manage WSP site personnel and safety
• Develop and review constructability and outage plans for transmission routes, access roads, and pulling/tensioning sites
• Lead multi-project staffing, monitor schedule and progress, and manage change and QA/QC activities
• Facilitate issue resolution among owners, contractors, and design professionals; provide executive guidance on performance metrics
• Support EPC proposal reviews, risk assessments, and resource planning; contribute to business development and client engagement
• Prepare and present detailed reports to management; drive continuous improvement and innovative field practices
• Foster ethical decision-making and compliance with WSP Code of Conduct and safety standards
• Mentor senior professionals and build technical talent pipelines across the program teams
• Coordinate with leadership for problem project reviews and contingency planning

Key requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or closely related discipline
• 15+ years of post-education construction management experience
• Subject matter expert in construction delivery methods, phasing, and field operations
• Proven success leading large, complex programs in public and private sectors
• Experience advising on risks, logistics constraints, and contract compliance
• Deep knowledge of construction laws, codes, and safety requirements
• Ability to interpret contract documents and project controls data
• Experience resolving high-stakes disputes and supporting litigation or claims
• Ability to influence executive stakeholders and enterprise decisions
• Proficiency with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and digital dashboards
• Expert understanding of cost control, scheduling, and integrated project delivery
• Leadership in developing execution plans, risk registers, and contingency strategies
• Experience providing executive-level project performance guidance and continuous improvement
• Strong mentorship and talent development experience
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
• Track record of innovative field techniques and efficiency improvements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with permitting and environmental compliance
• Understanding of PPP, CM/GC, EPC and other delivery models
• Experience supporting business development and contract negotiations
• Commitment to ethics and regulatory compliance
• Ability to collaborate across geographies and client sectors
• OSHA 30-hour safety certification
• Current valid driver's license
• Preferred: CCM/PE or equivalent; experience with power megaprojects; Primavera P6 proficiency

• leadership and mentorship
• strong communication
• stakeholder influence
• Procore
• Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Primavera P6