Senior MEP Design Project Lead – Healthcare & Lab

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in New York is seeking a full-time Senior Project Manager to join our Property & Buildings team. You will lead MEPFP design teams for healthcare and laboratory renovations and new builds, delivering high-quality projects through strong PM leadership.

Responsibilities include budgets, schedules, client communications, risk management, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Travel may be required; PE or PMP is preferred to enhance project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical), or closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant post-education experience in design, construction, and project management in healthcare and laboratory related projects.
• At least 3 years as assistant project manager or project manager for projects above $5M in construction cost.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams as a subconsultant and/or prime consultant.
• Experience in project planning, risk management, cost and schedule management, and reporting KPIs.
• Negotiation skills within a context of conflicting interests.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with MS Project and other PM applications.
• Ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and related policies.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEPFP project teams from inception through completion.
• Provide technical oversight for HVAC or electrical design disciplines.
• Develop and implement project work plans, budgets and schedules with approvals.
• Maintain regular client communication on status and quality; resolve issues.
• Manage stakeholder relationships including clients, vendors and authorities.
• Track, analyze, and report performance against plan; manage change with clients.
• Assess risks, establish contingencies and trigger actions.
• Lead business development efforts including fee estimates for submissions.
• Provide administrative and technical leadership; maintain project records.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate multi-disciplinary efforts; manage subconsultants.
• Develop, implement and manage Project Safety and Quality plans.
• Monitor workload, invoicing, and contractual issues; report them as needed.
• Engage in local industry activities and professional groups as appropriate.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Risk management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

WSP in New York is seeking a full-time Senior Project Manager to join our Property & Buildings team. You will lead MEPFP design teams for healthcare and laboratory renovations and new builds, delivering high-quality projects through strong PM leadership.

Responsibilities include budgets, schedules, client communications, risk management, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Travel may be required; PE or PMP is preferred to enhance project execution.