Power Delivery Project Lead

WSP in the U.S.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Power Delivery Project Manager to lead day-to-day project execution for engineering teams, focusing on Substation, Transmission, and Distribution initiatives across the US. The role emphasizes cost, schedule, and performance management, with oversight on forecasting, reporting, risk mitigation, and governance of project controls.

The PM will work from a mutually acceptable U.S. location and be based in a WSP office with a hybrid work arrangement, requiring occasional travel for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required; PMP considered.
• 10+ years in project management within Power Delivery/Utility industry.
• Experience leading engineering/construction teams on HV/EHV projects.
• Experience with EPC delivery model a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management leadership for design, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking.
• Manage schedules, costs, and resources across multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead client discussions and develop client relationships.
• Ensure QA/QC and adherence to safety and delivery standards.
• Provide governance updates and risk management insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Contract management

Earned value management

Change management

Schedule management

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

PMP certification (preferred)

PE License (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint)

Job description

WSP is seeking a Power Delivery Project Manager to lead day-to-day project execution for engineering teams, focusing on Substation, Transmission, and Distribution initiatives across the US. The role emphasizes cost, schedule, and performance management, with oversight on forecasting, reporting, risk mitigation, and governance of project controls.

The PM will work from a mutually acceptable U.S. location and be based in a WSP office with a hybrid work arrangement, requiring occasional travel for