Remote Power & Energy Program Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Power & Energy Project Manager to lead high-level technical project delivery in a national scope. The role manages EHV transmission/substation projects, budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction, with travel to client sites as needed.

You will oversee lifecycle activities from proposal to closeout, mentoring mid-to-senior team members and ensuring QA/QC and safety compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Project Management or Construction Management or related technical discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of project management experience in the power/energy sector or similar.
• Advanced proficiency with project management processes and diverse delivery models (DBB, EPC, PDB).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and business acumen to bridge business and project needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
• Self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with management and disciplines throughout the project lifecycle to support cost and schedule objectives.
• Lead development of proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management.
• Provide regular project reporting to clients and leadership, identifying issues with scope, risk, or budget and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to drive satisfaction and retention.
• Adhere to QA/QC and safety standards and develop new processes to standardize procedures.
• Operate within company policies and ethical guidelines.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

QA/QC

MS Office

Contract management

DBB/EPC

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical field

Tools

MS Project

Visio

SharePoint

PM tools

Excel

Job description

WSP is seeking a Power & Energy Project Manager to lead high-level technical project delivery in a national scope. The role manages EHV transmission/substation projects, budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction, with travel to client sites as needed.

You will oversee lifecycle activities from proposal to closeout, mentoring mid-to-senior team members and ensuring QA/QC and safety compliance across projects.