[Hiring] Transmission Project Manager @WSP

Role Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Project Manager for our Denver, CO office. We can also offer this position remotely from a mutually acceptable location 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 high level technical project leadership and guidance with managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned project(s) or portfolio of projects.
• Tasks include responsibility for the overall performance of assigned project(s) that are moderate and larger size/complexity and regional in scope.
• Ensures that responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable corporate standards.

Your Impact

• 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.
• Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
• Develop the work breakdown structure (WBS) tasks and estimated costs.
• Establish and actively drive the appropriate levels of technical review required for the project.
• Ensure and maintain a record of each review and the disposition of review comments.
• Mentor project team members to support their growth and professional development.
• Perform margin analyses, establishing margin goals and risk contingencies.
• Participate in the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentation, and meetings.
• Develop and update the Project Initiation/Setup Documentation as necessary.
• Conduct and facilitate project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with Project Accounting to monitor and track project metrics.
• Oversee management of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control.
• Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and subcontracting requirements.
• Maintain regular communications with the client including reporting on monthly status, safety incidents, and major issues.
• Participate in problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and potential solutions.
• Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area, and business unit managers.
• Monitor accounts receivable (AR) and unbilled revenue, working to address issues as needed.
• Work with the Procurement Department to closeout procurements and/or supplier agreements.
• Complete formal project closeout activities, along with conducting and documenting a lessons-learned meeting.
• Remain current in the latest Project Management techniques and practices (PMAP).
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
• 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.
• Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M).
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.
• Proficient understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry.
• Highly proficient analytical and organizational skills.
• Highly proficient with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Highly proficient interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong self-leadership with attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior-level team members.
• Proficiency with technical writing and relevant software, including MS Office suite products.
• Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing project deliverables.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating resources and directing consultants and subcontractors.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
• Up to 25% travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.

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 vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

• Expected Salary (all locations): $119,600 - $213,200.
• Expected Salary (Colorado only): $111,200 - $186,100.