Transmission Line - Project Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement, voting and naturalization

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Transmission Line Project Manager to oversee high‑voltage and EHV projects across multiple states, including Minnesota. You will manage technical, scheduling, quality, and financial performance while developing client relationships and promoting WSP’s Power Delivery services.

Some travel to offices is required. Responsibilities span the full project lifecycle from proposal through closeout, leading teams, coordinating resources, and ensuring QA/QC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• 7+ years in a project management role within Power Delivery/Utility industry.
• Minimum 5 years leading engineering/construction teams on HV/EHV projects.
• Proficiency with contract, risk, schedule, and financial management.
• Experience with cost control, earned value and change management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide PM leadership for projects, including budgeting, forecasting, risks, and contracts.
• Develop engagement strategies, maintain client relationships, and report progress.
• Lead contract reviews, risk mitigation, and pricing discussions.
• Lead or participate in client presentations and negotiations.
• Drive QA/QC, select staff, and manage resource planning.
• Maintain project management plans, risk registers, and communications plans.
• Coordinate with technical managers on resources and subcontracting needs.
• Provide regular status reporting and lessons‑learned inputs.
• Support or lead kick‑off meetings and project closeout activities.

Skills

Contract management

Team meetings

Earned value management

Change management

Risk management

Schedule management

Primavera P6

Financial management

MS Office

Visio

Project (Microsoft)

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Master's degree in Engineering

PE license

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Visio

Project

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Transmission Line Project Manager for states including Missouri, Minnesota, Michigan, Colorado, Idaho, and Texas. The successful candidate will manage technical, scheduling, quality, and financial aspects of power and energy transmission line projects, develop and maintain client relationships, and market WSP’s Power Delivery services to existing and new clients. Travel to WSP and client offices for periodic face‑to‑face meetings is required.

This Opportunity

Project management for the development, execution, control, and monitoring of high voltage and EHV transmission line projects. Responsibilities span the project lifecycle from proposal through closeout, ensuring adherence to quality and delivery standards and providing innovative and pragmatic direction for management challenges.

Your Impact

• Provide PM leadership for projects of varying scale including detailed design, budgeting, forecasting, risks, and contractual obligations.
• Develop strategies to engage stakeholders, maintain relationships, and report on progress.
• Provide guidance on pursuit and initiation activities, including go/no‑go decisions, contract reviews, risk mitigation, and pricing reviews.
• Participate or lead contract negotiations and client presentations.
• Drive technical reviews, select qualified staff, and ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Provide written and verbal input to multidisciplinary teams and give strategic advice to clients.
• Lead and provide guidance to project staff.
• Maintain documentation of risk, project management plan, quality plan, safety plan, and communications plan.
• Lead project kick‑off meetings with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with technical managers on resource and subcontracting requirements.
• Maintain regular client communication reporting status, safety incidents, scope and budget impacts.
• Participate in problem reviews, root‑cause analysis, and develop recovery plans.
• Provide regular reporting to clients, departments, and business managers on emergent issues.
• Complete formal closeout activities and facilitate lessons‑learned meeting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals for trusted advisor service and future‑ready solutions.
• Apply responsible decision‑making regarding company resources and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 7+ years post‑education experience in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Utility industry.
• Minimum of 5 years experience providing engineering services for IOUs, IPPs, Co‑Ops, Munis, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years leading engineering or construction teams on high‑voltage or extra‑high‑voltage transmission line projects.
• Proficiency with contract management, team meetings, earned value management, change management, risk management, schedule management (including Primavera P6 or equivalent), and financial management.
• Deep understanding of project delivery processes in the Power Delivery/Utility industry and strong project management background.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, business acumen, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for leadership, subcontractor, and employee interaction.
• Excellent self‑leadership, detail orientation, multitasking, and adaptability.
• Independent leadership of mid‑ to senior‑level team with QA/QC adherence.
• Technical writing and proficiency with MS Office suite, Visio, Project, SharePoint, and other PM tools.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders without formal authority.
• Track record of safety compliance and adherence to health, safety, and anti‑harassment policies.
• Adaptability to changing schedules and hours to meet project needs.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Project management certification such as PMP or CAP‑M.
• PE license.

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected salary range: $120,000 – $160,000 (all locations). Compensation may be higher or lower based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status will not be considered in employment decisions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice to Third‑Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Unsolicited resumes submitted without a signed service agreement are the property of WSP and may be used without fee.