[Remote] Project Manager - Power Delivery

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WSP is seeking a Project Manager for its Power Delivery team. The role manages high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation, transmission, and distribution projects across their lifecycle, overseeing project teams, budgets, schedules, client relationships, compliance, and delivery quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project planning process including initiation, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out for multiple concurrent projects
• Manage project implementation including project schedule, project budget, and the project resources including external vendors and contractors
• Lead client discussions and develop/grow client relationships
• Serve as the primary project authority on major project-related issues
• Responsible for metrics tracking, associated reporting to stakeholders, and compliance with regulatory, corporate, and department procedures during all the phases of the project
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with WSP/POWER staff, WSP/POWER management, and the client
• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, deliverables, compliance documentation, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the project(s) as defined in the contract
• Establish the level of technical review required for the project, selecting appropriately qualified staff to perform the required reviews, and adherence to the QA/QC plan, as applicable
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Skills

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management or other related field within the Power & Energy Market
• 10+years of relevant post education experience
• Minimum of 3 years applicable industry experience working and/or providing services for IOUs, IPPs, Co-Ops, Munis, etc
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading engineering and/or construction teams on medium to large electrical utility scale clients for high voltage and/or extra high voltage transmission line type projects
• Familiarity with financial analysis tools in a utility setting
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• 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 (this includes experience with CPM project schedules such as Primavera P6 or equivalent + Financial Management
• Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process within the Power Delivery/Utility industry and strong background and experience in project management
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management
• Advanced proficiency with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes
• Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization
• Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States
• Preferred in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Utility Industry

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• 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
• Ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location, with travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face-to-face meetings if required
• WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs

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