Remote Power Delivery Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Project Manager for its Power Delivery PM team in the Midwest region. This role supports high voltage transmission and substation projects across multiple locations with remote work options and travel as needed.

The successful candidate will lead planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination, ensuring performance, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management or other related field.
• 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, Financial Management
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.

Responsibilities

• 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, management, and the client.
• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals to execute project work, budgets, hours, expenses, deliverables, and contractual obligations.
• Establish the level of technical review required for the project, ensuring QA/QC adherence.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Project management

Engineering background

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

MS Office/PM tools

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SharePoint

Cost control software

Job description

WSP USA seeks a Project Manager for its Power Delivery PM team in the Midwest region. This role supports high voltage transmission and substation projects across multiple locations with remote work options and travel as needed.

The successful candidate will lead planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination, ensuring performance, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and communication are essential.