Strategic Power Generation PM Director

WSP in the U.S.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Technical Director, Project Management – Power Generation to lead complex OE/FEED programs and deliver high-value engineering projects. You will manage budgets, KPIs, risk, and safety while guiding multi-disciplinary teams and engaging clients at senior levels.

The role requires 12+ years in project management within A/E/C, strong leadership, and a proven track record in power generation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related major, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience in a project management role.
• Advanced understanding of project delivery within the A/E/C industry and large-scale PM.
• Analytical and organizational skills with business acumen.
• Strong knowledge of PM principles, practices, and tools (MS Office suite).
• Ability to lead multiple large-scale projects and teams.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the most complex and largest scale OE/FEED projects, managing budgets, forecasts, margins and KPIs.
• Foster effective stakeholder engagement and report on progress.
• Guide pursuit/initiation activities including risk mitigation, pricing, and Go/No-Go decisions.
• Mentor senior professionals in risk concepts and stakeholder engagement.
• Participate in contract negotiations, presentations, and meetings.
• Ensure profitable performance and successful completion of projects.
• Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary teams and strategic client advice.
• Maintain updates to risk, project management plans, QA/QC, safety plans, and communications plans.
• Lead project management discipline meetings and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop project recovery plans for budget overruns with clients.
• Provide regular project reporting to clients and business unit managers.
• Closeout activities and lessons learned; stay current with PM practices.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science or related major

Master’s degree

Tools

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

Job description

WSP USA seeks a Technical Director, Project Management – Power Generation to lead complex OE/FEED programs and deliver high-value engineering projects. You will manage budgets, KPIs, risk, and safety while guiding multi-disciplinary teams and engaging clients at senior levels.

The role requires 12+ years in project management within A/E/C, strong leadership, and a proven track record in power generation projects.