Remote Power Delivery Program Manager

WSP; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Power Delivery Project Manager to lead distribution resiliency projects across the region. The role supports a remote or hybrid work model with periodic on-site client meetings and travel as needed.

You will supervise technical, administrative, and financial aspects of EPC power delivery programs, ensuring safety, QA/QC, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in PM for power delivery, strong communications, and experience with MS Project/Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience, preferably in PM within Power Delivery/Utility Industry.
• Strong understanding of utility operations, power systems engineering, and distribution design.
• Familiarity with NERC, IEEE standards, NEC codes, and utility regulatory requirements.
• Experience with EPC project delivery, capital programs, and infrastructure projects in energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee cross-functional teams delivering power distribution, substation, and utility engineering projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving distribution lines, feeders, substations, and grid infrastructure upgrades, including budgets, schedule, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Develop and manage project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans for utility capital improvement programs and T&D projects.
• Build and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) aligned with EPC project delivery models.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and safety protocols (OSHA, utility HSE standards).
• Participate in proposal development, RFP responses, and business development efforts within power & energy market.
• Perform margin analysis, risk assessments, and contingency planning for large-scale power delivery projects.
• Coordinate contract negotiations, client presentations, and stakeholder meetings with utilities, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and maintain project plans including PMP, Safety Plans, Risk Management Plans, and QA/QC procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams specializing in distribution design, protection & controls, relay systems, and grid automation.
• Partner with Project Accounting to manage financials including forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and profitability tracking.
• Lead efforts in change management, scope control, and claims mitigation.
• Coordinate with technical managers on staffing for overhead and underground distribution projects, substations, and renewable interconnections.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, escalating issues when necessary.
• Provide reporting to clients and leadership on project performance, risks, schedule, and budget status.
• Manage project closeout activities, including lessons learned and continuous improvement for future T&D projects.
• Stay current on power industry trends, grid resilience, DER, and electrification initiatives.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

WSP is seeking a Power Delivery Project Manager to lead distribution resiliency projects across the region. The role supports a remote or hybrid work model with periodic on-site client meetings and travel as needed.

You will supervise technical, administrative, and financial aspects of EPC power delivery programs, ensuring safety, QA/QC, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in PM for power delivery, strong communications, and experience with MS Project/Primavera P6.