[Hiring] Senior Project Management Area Lead @WSP
Senior Project Management Area Lead @WSP
Project Management
Salary unspecified
Remote Location
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA Only
Employment Type full-time
Posted YDay

[Hiring] Senior Project Management Area Lead @WSP

YDay - WSP is hiring a remote Senior Project Management Area Lead. πŸ’Έ Salary: unspecified πŸ“Location: USA

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.
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Employment Type full-time
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