Project Manager (Power & Energy)

WSP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Manager (Power & Energy) for our Power & Energy Program Management Office in Houston, TX. This role provides high-level technical project leadership, managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of power generation projects in accordance with WSP's standards.

You will oversee project lifecycle, budgets, schedules, risk, and client satisfaction, while mentoring staff and ensuring QA/QC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Project Management or Construction Management or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant post-education project management experience.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, multiple delivery models (DBB, EPC, PDB).
• Analytical and organizational skills with business acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with leadership and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide PM leadership for large, complex projects including budgets, forecasts, margins and KPIs.
• Develop project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules and resource plans.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change control.
• Participate in contract negotiations, presentations and client meetings.
• Provide regular project reporting and risk mitigation to clients and leadership.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure high satisfaction and retention.
• Mentor staff and enforce QA/QC throughout the project lifecycle.

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Project Manager (Power & Energy) for our Power & Energy Program Management Office in Houston, TX.

This position provides high level technical project leadership, and guidance with managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of Power Generation project(s) or portfolio of projects in accordance with WSP’s core values, and the level of project services agreed upon in the contract by WSP and the client(s). Responsible for the overall performance of assigned project(s) that are moderate and larger size/complexity and regional in scope, and includes oversight for financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule. 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 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.

Your Impact

• Provide PM leadership for larger scale/more complex projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, forecasts, margins and KPIs, monitoring external events and risk contingencies, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the project or assigned portfolio of assigned project(s) as defined in the contract.
• Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans
• Oversee management of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control.
• Participate in the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.
• Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical leads, and business leaders, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget and mitigation strategies.
• Be the face of WSP for the client. Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with client by understanding their needs, providing tailored solutions, and ensuring consistent communication to drive satisfaction and retention.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Adherence to proven processes and ability to develop new processes to standardize procedures.
• Adhere to safety regulations and enforce project safety standards
• 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 degree (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Project Management or Construction Management), Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience within an A/E/C firm, utility, EPC, or power delivery consulting environment.
• 12+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.
• Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process and strong background and experience in project management. Experience managing projects through a variety of delivery models (DBB, EPC, PDB).
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
• 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 exists.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

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