Project Manager - Power Delivery

WSP in the U.S.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Bereavement/voting/naturalization time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Manager for our Power Delivery Project Management team in the Midwest. The role supports HV/EHV substations, transmission and distribution projects across multiple states with optional remote work from a mutually agreed location.

The candidate will lead planning, scheduling, budgeting, client discussions, and cross-functional teams through all project phases, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance while maintaining strong client relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 10+ years of post-education experience, preferably in Power Delivery/Utility PM.
• Experience leading engineering/construction teams on HV/EHV projects.
• Familiarity with financial analysis tools in a utility setting.
• Proven safety record and adherence to policies.
• Knowledge of project management processes and tools (Contract, EV, Change, Risk).
• Proficiency with MS Office, Visio, Project, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning across initiation, design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and close-out.
• Manage project schedule, budget, and resources including vendors and contractors.
• Lead client discussions and grow client relationships.
• Act as primary project authority on major issues.
• Track metrics and report to stakeholders while ensuring QA/QC compliance.
• Oversee cross-functional teams and manage budgets, hours, and deliverables.
• Assign qualified staff for technical reviews and ensure QA/QC adherence.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Scheduling (CPM/ Primavera P6)

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Project Manager for our Power Delivery Project Management team in our Midwestern region. This position will be based out of Missouri, Illinois, Kansas or Kentucky with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location. You must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face to face meetings, if required.

This Opportunity

Provides project management for the development, execution, management, control and monitoring of high voltage and EHV Substation, Transmission and Distribution projects in support of company, regional, and national business line goals. Ensures responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase, planning and project startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds corporate and client project excellence and delivery standards. Provides innovation, administration, and pragmatic direction to address current and future project management challenges in a rapidly changing and complex business and operations climate.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world's energy transition. And we need your help.

Your Impact

• Lead the project planning process including initiation, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out for multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage project implementation including project schedule, project budget, and the project resources including external vendors and contractors.
• Lead client discussions and develop/grow client relationships.
• Serve as the primary project authority on major project-related issues.
• Responsible for metrics tracking, associated reporting to stakeholders, and compliance with regulatory, corporate, and department procedures during all the phases of the project Develop and maintain good working relationships with WSP/POWER staff, WSP/POWER management, and the client.
• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, deliverables, compliance documentation, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the project(s) as defined in the contract.
• Establish the level of technical review required for the project, selecting appropriately qualified staff to perform the required reviews, and adherence to the QA/QC plan, as applicable.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management or other related field within the Power & Energy Market.
• 10+years of relevant post education experience. Preferred in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Utility Industry
• Minimum of 3 years applicable industry experience working and/or providing services for IOUs, IPPs, Co-Ops, Munis, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading engineering and/or construction teams on medium to large electrical utility scale clients for high voltage and/or extra high voltage transmission line type projects.
• Familiarity with financial analysis tools in a utility setting.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required, including:
• Contract Management
• External and Internal Team Meeting Management
• Earned Value Management
• Change Management
• Risk Management
• Schedule Management (this includes experience with CPM project schedules such as Primavera P6 or equivalent
• Financial Management
• Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process within the Power Delivery/Utility industry and strong background and experience in project management.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
• Advanced proficiency with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

WSP Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $160,000 - $180,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.