Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management

WSP; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management to lead mega power projects from design through construction in Maitland or Orlando, FL. You will guide multiple connected projects, manage client interests, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires 15+ years in program management, hands-on design-build utility delivery, and advanced power engineering knowledge, with a track record of large-scale public infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• 15+ years of program management experience in major power projects.
• Design-Build project delivery experience on major utility projects.
• Experience delivering public infrastructure projects over $1 billion in cost.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a program manager role on mega power projects through design, construction and closeout.
• Lead delivery of multiple connected power projects to meet schedule and budget.
• Manage client commercial interests while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Provide independent review of project progress and perform schedule analysis.
• Develop and maintain Project Management Plans covering controls, design, risk, safety, quality, and environment.
• Build relationships with clients, agencies, vendors, and sub-consultants and mentor staff.

Skills

Program management leadership

Executive communication

Power engineering knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This Opportunity

Join our growing Program Management Team that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Vice President, Project & Program Managementto work in Maitland or Orlando, FL.

Your Impact

• Serve in a program manager role on mega power project delivered via various delivery methods
• Lead the delivery of multiple connected power projects, through the design, construction and closeout phases
• Manage the commercial interest of the client while driving the on-time and on-budget delivery
• Responsible for independent review of project progress
• Perform schedule review and analysis
• Provide solutions to project issues
• Review and strategize improvement to key operational performance metrics
• Support and empower staff and direct reports to execute project assignments on time and on budget
• Develop and maintain Project Management Plans to include Program Controls, Document Control, Design Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance
• Develop and maintain relationships with public and private sector clients, agencies, partner firms and sub-consultants, as well as other external stakeholders such as vendors and suppliers.
• Lead staff development which includes mentoring, training, coaching and professional development.
• Accountable for overall management and successful execution of consultant’s contract to ensure performance and profitability.
• Create a learning culture that values innovative subject matter expertise and fosters effective and continual personal development.
• Develop and implement a communication strategy to increase the effectiveness of discipline-related processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating discipline-related risks.
• Serve as program management discipline subject matter expert to a variety of internal / external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities.
• Manage overall delivery team’s performance and provide inspiring leadership to assigned management and 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 and client needs.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Extensive Design-Build project delivery experience on major utility projects as a Program Manager
• 15+ years of relevant Program Management experience, including 5+ years of experience in managing the delivery of major power projects and programs.
• Proven experience in the delivery of public infrastructure projects, with construction costs exceeding $1 billion
• Familiarity with major utility clients or similar agency policies and procedures
• Proven experience in successfully managing the delivery of a major power program consisting of multiple connected projects through design and construction.
• Advanced SME-level proficiency with power engineering principles, practices, process, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to engage at an executive level.
• Excellent computer skills - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in the US
• Required to be in the work location 5 days per week.

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.