[Hiring] Senior Project Management Area Lead @WSP

Role Description

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Management Area Lead for our Power & Energy Management Team. The Senior Project Management Area Lead is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the local and/or regional project management team to produce a product consistent with WSP mission statement and our culture.

• Lead by example in adhering to WSP's culture and defined project management and business practices.
• Achieve the goals of the business plan, maintain WSP's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork, and meet client needs.
• Focus on division goals to enhance client connection, maintain uncompromising quality, and build a better future together.
• Build a team atmosphere critical to the success of our Department in the Northeast Region.
• Position based out of Syracuse, NY, Buffalo, NY, Rochester, NY, Augusta, ME, Boston, MA, New York, NY, with remote work options.
• Ability to travel to WSP and/or Client offices for periodic in-person meetings.

Your Impact

• Provide PM leadership for small/medium/large scale/more complex Substation and/or Transmission Line projects throughout the Northeast Region.
• Prepare and oversee project detailed design, budgets, forecasts, margins, and KPIs.
• Monitor external events and risk contingencies, ensuring satisfactory performance and managing contractual obligations.
• Serve as a Project Management subject matter expert and champion for corporate compliance with internal project management standards.
• Support the development and execution of the Business Unit (BU) and Regional Manager department recruiting plans.
• Oversee the employee review process for all staff and summarize recommendations for position and salary adjustments.
• Support mentoring of all project management staff for compliance with internal processes and best practices.
• Participate in company-wide training and in-person training events for Division development and growth.
• Support preparation, monitoring, and execution of PE to PM plans for internal transfers and new external hires.
• Develop and foster effective strategies to engage project stakeholders at all levels.
• Provide guidance with pursuit/initiation activities for projects meeting defined criteria or risk profile.
• Participate in and lead contract T&Cs negotiations, rate schedule development, and client presentations.
• Drive and coordinate internal risk review completion for all projects associated with reporting staff.
• Drive appropriate levels of technical review required for the project and adherence to the QA/QC plan.
• Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff.
• Ensure updates occur with system and process documentation.
• Lead project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and subcontracting requirements.
• Maintain regular communications with the client, including reporting on monthly status and major issues.
• Participate in and oversee problem project reviews and assist with developing project recovery plans.
• Ensure regular project reporting and updates are provided to clients and business unit managers.
• Complete formal project closeout activities and document lessons-learned meetings.
• Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines to provide trusted advisor service and future-ready solutions.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management or related field within the Power & Energy Market, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of relevant post-education experience in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Utility Industry.
• Minimum of 5 years applicable industry experience working and/or providing engineering services for IOUs, IPPs, Co-Ops, Munis, etc.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading engineering and/or construction teams on medium to large electrical utility scale clients.
• Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required, including:
• Contract Management
• External and Internal Team Meeting Management
• Earned Value Management
• Change Management
• Risk Management
• Schedule Management (including experience with CPM project schedules such as Primavera P6)
• Financial Management
• Advanced-level understanding of project delivery process within the Power Delivery/Utility 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.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to team members.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing and relevant software (MS Office suite, PM tools).
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change.
• Occasional travel required, frequency depends on client and project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License
• MBA
• PMP Certification
• Knowledge of WSP’s clients in the Northeast United States

Benefits

• Flexible and agile workplace model.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.