Senior Project Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 86,100 - 128,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its offices in Phoenix, AZ, Lakewood, CO, or Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves overseeing cross-functional project teams, managing financial and technical aspects, and ensuring adherence to project standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Competitive salary range provided plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in a project management role.
• Proficient understanding of the project delivery process in the AEC industry.
• Strong self-leadership with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project work on mid-level and multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead the development of project proposals and cost estimates.
• Mentor project team members to support their growth.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related major

Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAP-M)

Tools

MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint)

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Lakewood, CO / Salt Lake City, UT / Phoenix, AZ)

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Project Manager for our Lakewood, CO; Salt Lake City, UT or Phoenix, AZ office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

In this role you will provide high level technical project leadership, and guidance with managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned project(s) or portfolio of projects in accordance with WSP’s core values, and the level of project services agreed upon in the contract by WSP and the client(s). Tasks include responsibility for the overall performance of assigned project(s) that are moderate and larger size/complexity and regional in scope, and includes oversight for financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule. You will ensure that responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase, project startup and planning, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable corporate standards for safety, execution, profitability, and operational purpose.

Your Impact

• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals and subject matter experts to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, deliverables, compliance documentation, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the project(s) as defined in the contract.
• Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
• Develop the work breakdown structure (WBS) tasks and estimated costs.
• Establish and actively drive the appropriate levels of technical review required for the project, selecting appropriately qualified staff to perform the required reviews, and adherence to the QA/QC plan, as applicable.
• Ensure and maintain a record of each review and the disposition of review comments and all correspondence leaving the project.
• Mentor project team members to support their growth and professional development.
• Perform margin analyses, establishing margin goals and risk contingencies.
• Participate in the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentation, and meetings.
• Develop and update the Project Initiation/Setup Documentation including: Risk (REF/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project Safety (PSP), and Communications Plan, as necessary.
• Conduct and facilitate project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with Project Accounting to monitor and track project metrics, estimated time-to-completion, cash management, and budgeted margin for an assigned portfolio of projects.
• Oversee management of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control.
• Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and subcontracting requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintain regular communications with the client including reporting on monthly status, safety incidents, and major issues together with scope and budget impacts.
• Participate in problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and potential solutions to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area, and business unit managers, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget.
• Monitor accounts receivable (AR) and unbilled revenue, working to address issues as needed.
• Work with the Procurement Department to closeout procurements and/or supplier agreements as appropriate.
• Complete formal project closeout activities, along with conducting and documenting a lessons‑learned meeting with key project staff.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP‑M).
• 5‑7 years of relevant post‑education experience in a project management role within our industry.
• Proficient understanding of project delivery process within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry and strong background and experience in project management.
• Highly proficient analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
• Highly proficient with critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.
• Highly proficient interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid‑level to senior‑level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
• Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing project deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating resources and assertively directing consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to consistently complete tasks competently and efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $86,100 - $128,500
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.