[Hiring] Project Manager, Power & Energy @WSP

Role Description

WSP is seeking a Project Manager, Power & Energy for our Power & Energy Program Management Office in Tulsa, OK. The following locations will also be considered: Oklahoma City, OK; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Corpus Christi, TX; Bentonville, AR; and Shreveport, LA. The successful candidate may work remotely within the United States and must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face-to-face meetings.

• Provides technical project supervision and guidance with managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned project(s).
• Ensures overall performance of assigned project(s) that are of moderate size/complexity and/or local/regional in scope.
• Oversees financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule aspects of projects.
• Ensures adherence to responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversees and monitors cross-functional teams of technical professionals to execute project work.
• Plays a contributing role in the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
• Develops work breakdown structure (WBS) tasks and estimated costs.
• Establishes the level of technical review required for the project.
• Contributes to performing margin analyses, establishing margin goals and risk contingencies.
• Coordinates and assists with the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentation, and meetings.
• Develops and updates Project Initiation/Setup Documentation.
• Participates in project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively with Project Accounting to monitor and track project metrics.
• Oversees management of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control.
• Coordinates with area/technical managers to address project resource and subcontracting requirements.
• Immediately communicates and escalates any project site Health & Safety or significant client issues.
• Participates in problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and potential solutions.
• Provides regular project reporting and updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinates closely with client representatives and internal delivery teams.
• Monitors accounts receivable (AR) and unbilled revenue.
• Works with the Procurement Department to closeout procurements and/or supplier agreements.
• Completes formal project closeout activities and conducts lessons-learned meetings.
• Remains current in the latest Project Management techniques and practices (PMAP).
• Exercises responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.
• Performs 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.
• Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M).
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in a project management role within our industry.
• Sound understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry.
• Well-developed analytical and organizational skills.
• Competent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail.
• Works independently with minimal oversight.
• Competent with technical writing and relevant software.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating resources.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• 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): $102,200 - $180,000.
• Expected Salary (Colorado only): $95,000 - $159,000.