Assistant Project Delivery Manager (APDM) – Power & Energy

WSP • New York, NY

23h • $78,600 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Assistant Project Delivery Manager- Power & Energy for our Operations and Delivery Team in New York, NY. The following locations will also be considered: Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Kansas City, KS, Boise, ID and Tampa, FL. This position can be based in any of our WSP USA offices. The responsibility of supporting the successful delivery of projects and supporting Business Line Project Delivery Manager as well as other Business Line Leadership.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience
• BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Business, or equivalent discipline.
• Experience as a Project Manager, Project Controller, Project Director, or related role to understand project delivery issues and requirements.
• Strong understanding of project financials, team dynamics, client relationships, staffing and resource requirements, and performance expectations.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and helpful, open and candid communication skills.
• Leadership skills that portray commitment, reliability, and accountability to desire outcomes.
• Proven track record in managing complex, geographically dispersed teams with demonstrated success in operational efficiency and financial management.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Project Delivery Manager for the P&E business.
• Support and promote a consistent approach to project delivery, operational reporting, quality, and other key initiatives.
• Support the delivery of training and mentoring support for Project Managers, Project Directors and other staff.
• Act as a point of escalation for specific project issues.
• Support the pursuit phase of the project lifecycle with rate and pricing development.
• Support in coaching and supporting project managers and project controllers.
• Work closely and collaboratively with Project Managers, Project Financial Analysts, and other Operations and Delivery staff.
• Prioritize training, promote and support processes and aid in administering system-wide tool adaptation to enhance WSP’s ability to deliver high quality, sustainable projects for clients bringing the best tools and practices available to market.
• Assist in project/client negotiations as needed.
• Conduct/assist in conducting readiness/project reviews on key projects in the portfolio.
• Identify and escalate project risks and opportunities.
• Develop and monitor recovery plans as needed.
• Support the coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget and within scope.
• Support changes to the project scope, schedule and costs.
• 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.

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level