Assistant Project Delivery Manager (APDM) – Power & Energy

WSP•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Assistant Project Delivery Manager - Power & Energy for their Operations and Delivery Team. This role supports the successful delivery of projects and assists the Business Line Project Delivery Manager and other leadership. The position can be based in New York, NY, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Kansas City, KS, Boise, ID, or Tampa, FL.

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.

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.
Coach and support 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

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
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.