Senior Project Manager

POWER Engineers

Portland (OR)

Remote

USD 130,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Project Manager in Portland, OR. This remote role involves leading high voltage electric power projects, ensuring adherence to technical and safety standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in project management, particularly in transmission and substation projects. Ideal applicants possess a relevant bachelor's degree and project management certification. The compensation ranges from $130,000 to $220,000, with comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

10+ years of project management experience in large-scale projects.
Experience in high voltage electric power projects including transmission.
Solid understanding of electric utility technical systems.

Responsibilities

Lead project planning from initiation to close-out.
Manage project metrics including cost and schedule controls.
Oversee cross-functional teams for successful project execution.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related major

Project management certification (PMP, CAP-M)

Master’s Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Overview

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently initiating a search for a Senior Project Manager for our Portland, OR office. This is currently a remote role requiring travel to client’s office and project sites as required. Be involved in projects with our Program Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Provides high level technical project leadership, and guidance with managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned project(s) or portfolio of high voltage electric power projects including transmission, substation, and distribution 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. Ensures 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

Lead the project planning process including initiation, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, outage planning (local and regional), testing, commissioning, and project close-out.
Responsible for successful management of project metrics including cost and schedule controls, document management, risk management, ROW services, public involvement, procurement management, materials management, environmental management, safety management, and construction management.
Capable of identifying and securing new business including client development, proposal coordination and preparation, client presentations, negotiations, and project execution.
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.
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.
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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
10+ years of relevant post-education experience in a project management role in large-scale project management or project engineer experience with high voltage electric power projects including generation, transmission, substation, and distribution projects.
A variety of experience is required, however extensive experience in transmission, and substation projects is desired (i.e. not the vast majority in distribution).
Ten (10) + years of relevant experience in the management of large-scale projects or large portfolios with the familiarity of project/portfolio-related tools and management processes.
Solid understanding of core components of electric utility technical systems, project flows, and operational processes.
Experienced with leading large teams of employees, customers, partner companies, and subcontractors on high-voltage electric power supply projects.
Experienced with marketing/selling, client presentations, and negotiations within the electric power industry.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M)
Master’s Degree in Engineering

Disclaimer

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing 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 (all locations): $130,000-$220,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, 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.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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