Senior Project Manager

Description

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
• 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.

Requirements

• A variety of experience is required, however extensive experience in transmission, and substation projects is desired (i.e. not the vast majority in distribution).
• 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.
• 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.
• Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M)
• Experienced with leading large teams of employees, customers, partner companies, and subcontractors on high-voltage electric power supply projects
• Solid understanding of core components of electric utility technical systems, project flows, and operational processes.
• Experienced with marketing/selling, client presentations, and negotiations within the electric power industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• Capable of identifying and securing new business including client development, proposal coordination and preparation, client presentations, negotiations, and project execution
• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance