Senior High-Voltage Transmission Project Manager

WSP in the U.S.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off & leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Transmission Line Project Manager to lead high‑voltage and EHV transmission line projects across multiple states, including Missouri. You will oversee technical, scheduling, quality, and financial aspects, develop client relationships, and market WSP’s Power Delivery services.

Occasional travel to client and WSP offices is required. The role requires 7+ years in project management within Power Delivery/Utility, with hands‑on experience in engineering services and supervising

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 7+ years post‑education experience in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Utility industry.
• Minimum of 5 years experience providing engineering services for IOUs, IPPs, Co‑Ops, Munis, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years leading engineering or construction teams on high‑voltage or extra‑high‑voltage transmission line projects.
• Proficiency with contract management, team meetings, earned value management, change management, risk management, schedule management (including Primavera P6 or equivalent), and financial management.
• Deep understanding of project delivery processes in the Power Delivery/Utility industry and strong project management background.

Responsibilities

• Provide PM leadership for projects of varying scale including detailed design, budgeting, forecasting, risks, and contractual obligations.
• Develop strategies to engage stakeholders, maintain relationships, and report on progress.
• Provide guidance on pursuit and initiation activities, including go/no‑go decisions, contract reviews, risk mitigation, and pricing reviews.
• Participate or lead contract negotiations and client presentations.
• Drive technical reviews, select qualified staff, and ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Provide written and verbal input to multidisciplinary teams and give strategic advice to clients.
• Lead and provide guidance to project staff.
• Maintain documentation of risk, project management plan, quality plan, safety plan, and communications plan.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SharePoint

Visio

Project

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Transmission Line Project Manager to lead high‑voltage and EHV transmission line projects across multiple states, including Missouri. You will oversee technical, scheduling, quality, and financial aspects, develop client relationships, and market WSP’s Power Delivery services.

Occasional travel to client and WSP offices is required. The role requires 7+ years in project management within Power Delivery/Utility, with hands‑on experience in engineering services and supervising