[Hiring] Program Director @WSP

Role Description

WSP is seeking a Program Director (Power and Energy) for our Power & Energy Program Management Office. The following locations will be considered: Freeport, ME; Portland, ME; Augusta, ME. The successful candidate can work remotely but must be located in Maine with the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office as needed. This position provides leadership, definition, and oversight pertaining to the consistent delivery of large scale/highly complex programs within the Extra High Voltage (EHV) Transmission and Distribution sector.

• Lead the most complex and largest scale projects within the organization.
• Ensure contributors know what they are required to do and by when.
• Prepare and oversee relevant project budgets, forecasts, margins, and KPIs.
• Monitor external events and risk contingencies.
• Track hours and expenses, ensuring QA/QC and satisfactory performance.
• Manage contractual obligations to deliver the project or assigned portfolio of assigned project(s).
• Foster effective and proactive strategies to engage project stakeholders at all levels.
• Maintain effective relationships and report on project progress.
• Participate in the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.
• Accountable for the profitable performance and successful completion of all individual projects.
• Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to high-level strategic advice to clients.
• Provide performance guidance and proactive leadership to assigned managers and staff.
• Help develop, maintain, and update Project Initiation and governance documentation.
• Lead project management discipline meetings, addressing root cause issues and potential solutions.
• Lead the development of project recovery plans.
• Ensure regular project reporting and updates are provided to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure completion of all formal project closeout activities.
• Collaborate with professionals and leadership from various disciplines.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience in a project management role within our industry.
• Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents in a multi-project environment.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency with technical writing and relevant software.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility.
• Up to 25% travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Engineering (preferred).
• Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M).

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability.
• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave and paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

• Expected Salary (all locations): $145,400 - $259,100.
• Expected Salary (Colorado only): $111,200 - $186,100.