Senior Technical Manager, Project Management

WSP in the U.S.; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Power Delivery Distribution Project Manager based in Fort Worth, TX or Phoenix, AZ with remote work within the region. You will lead cross-functional teams across design, procurement, and construction to deliver distribution projects on time and within budget.

The role requires extensive experience in power distribution, strong stakeholder communication, and a solid grasp of NERC/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing projects in power distribution, transmission & distribution (T&D), or utility engineering environments.
• Proven experience delivering feeder, distribution line, or grid modernization projects.
• Strong understanding of utility operations, power systems engineering, and electrical distribution design.
• Familiarity with NERC, IEEE standards, NEC codes, and utility regulatory requirements.
• Experience with EPC project delivery, capital programs, and infrastructure projects within the energy sector.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills in complex utility environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills working with utilities, clients, regulators, and internal engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee cross-functional teams delivering power distribution and utility engineering projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving distribution lines, feeders, and grid upgrades, with budgets and schedules.
• Develop and manage project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans.
• Coordinate contract negotiations, client presentations, and stakeholder meetings.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
• Provide reporting to clients and leadership on project performance, risks, schedule, and budget status.
• Lead efforts in change management, scope control, and claims mitigation.
• Coordinate with technical managers on staffing for overhead and underground distribution projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Power systems engineering

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Power Delivery Distribution Project Manager. This position will be based out of Fort Worth, TX or Phoenix, AZ with the ability to work remotely from any mutually acceptable location within those regions. You must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face to face meetings, if required.

Be involved in projects with our Project Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

Provides technical project supervision and guidance in managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of electric utility, power distribution, and power delivery infrastructure projects in alignment with WSP’s core values and contractual commitments. Tasks include responsibility for overall performance of distribution system and grid modernization projects of moderate size/complexity and/or local/regional scope. Oversight includes financial performance, technical execution, client satisfaction, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), safety, and schedule adherence.

Ensures that responsibilities throughout the full project lifecycle (feasibility, engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout) are executed in compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., NERC, IEEE, NEC), and utility industry best practices.

Your Impact

• Lead and oversee cross-functional teams delivering power distribution and utility engineering projects, ensuring execution of design and construction deliverables.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving distribution lines, feeders, and grid infrastructure upgrades, including budgets, schedule, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Develop and manage project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans for utility capital improvement programs and distribution projects.
• Build and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) aligned with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) project delivery models.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and safety protocols (OSHA, utility HSE standards).
• Participate in proposal development, RFP responses, and business development efforts within the power & energy market.
• Perform margin analysis, risk assessments, and contingency planning for power delivery projects.
• Coordinate contract negotiations, client presentations, and stakeholder meetings with utilities, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and maintain project plans including PMP, Safety Plans, Risk Management Plans, and QA/QC procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams specializing in all aspects of distribution design.
• Partner with Project Accounting to manage financials including forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and profitability tracking.
• Lead efforts in change management, scope control, and claims mitigation.
• Coordinate with technical managers on staffing for overhead and underground distribution projects.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, escalating issues when necessary.
• Provide reporting to clients and leadership on project performance, risks, schedule, and budget status.
• Manage project closeout activities, including lessons learned and continuous improvement for future projects.
• Stay current on power industry trends, grid resilience, distributed energy resources (DER), and electrification initiatives.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing projects in power distribution, transmission & distribution (T&D), or utility engineering environments.
• Proven experience delivering feeder, distribution line, or grid modernization projects.
• Strong understanding of utility operations, power systems engineering, and electrical distribution design.
• Familiarity with NERC, IEEE standards, NEC codes, and utility regulatory requirements.
• Experience with EPC project delivery, capital programs, and infrastructure projects within the energy sector.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills in complex utility environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills working with utilities, clients, regulators, and internal engineering teams.
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera P6), financial tracking, and reporting systems.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams including engineering, design, procurement, and construction professionals.
• Knowledge of QA/QC processes, risk management, and safety compliance in utility projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• PMI Certification (PMP or CAPM).

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an 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.