Remote Associate Project Manager – Substation Projects

WSP Global Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Denver, CO seeks an Associate Project Manager to coordinate project activities with internal teams, clients, and contractors, ensuring tasks stay on schedule and objectives are met.

The role supports progress tracking, documentation, and reporting, while assisting in budgeting and risk management. It may be offered remotely from an agreed WSP USA office to suit operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant post-education experience in a project management support role within the architecture, engineering, or construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and processes, with a focus on coordination and communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with basic project management software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify project risks and work collaboratively to develop solutions.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily project activities by working closely with internal teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and align with project objectives. Provide high level coordination/administrative and analytic support to client.
• Monitors project progress by tracking key performance indicators, identifying potential risks or delays, and reporting findings to senior team members.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, risk assessments, change orders, and project closeout reports.
• Supports the management of project budgets by assisting in tracking expenses, reviewing cost estimates, and ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets.
• Helps identify and address routine challenges during project execution, escalating complex issues to senior staff when necessary. Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
• Assists in preparing presentations, reports, and status updates for project meetings, senior management, and clients. Facilitate, organize, attend and participate in stakeholder meetings.
• 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.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Self-leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related major

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Basic PM software

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Denver, CO seeks an Associate Project Manager to coordinate project activities with internal teams, clients, and contractors, ensuring tasks stay on schedule and objectives are met.

The role supports progress tracking, documentation, and reporting, while assisting in budgeting and risk management. It may be offered remotely from an agreed WSP USA office to suit operations.