Associate Power Delivery Project Manager

WSP • Houston, TX

5d • Remote

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support projects for our Power
Testing and Energization (PTE) group within the POWER Delivery Department. This
position is posted in multiple Regional Office Locations with the ability to
work remotely from a mutually acceptable location (please note in the
application questions where you prefer to be located). The candidate selected
for this position may work remotely full-time at a location other than a WSP
designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a WSP office for periodic
meetings.

Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Project Management Team and be a
part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves
their challenges.

THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for candidates to provide assistance with managing the
administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned power delivery
project(s) in accordance with WSP’s core values and the level of project
services agreed upon in the contract by WSP and the client(s).
Ensures that responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase,
project startup and planning, project execution, reporting, and project
closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that
meets or exceeds acceptable corporate standards for execution, profitability,
quality, safety, and operational purpose.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings
world-class expertise in power delivery and project management with the recent
acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent
pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need
your help!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience within the power delivery/utility industry.
• Understanding of project delivery process within the power delivery industry and defined background and experience in project management.
• Competent analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge business and project management.
• Capable 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.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently with minimal oversight and strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Well-developed with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
• Effective at coordinating resources, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to complete tasks competently and efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Working towards project management certification (e.g., PMP).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of power delivery project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
• Participate in developing the work breakdown structure (WBS) tasks and estimated costs.
• Update documentation within designated systems and processes, including: Risk (REF/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project Safety (PSP), and Communications Plan as necessary.
• Assist with facilitating project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with Project Accounting to assist with monitoring and tracking project metrics, estimated time-to-completion, cash management, and budgeted margin for a project or an assigned portfolio of projects.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control.
• Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and subcontractor requirements in a timely manner.
• Assist with overseeing subcontractors, and coordinating supplier submissions, invoices, and payments.
• Participate in problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and potential solutions to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area, and business unit managers.
• Complete formal project closeout activities, along with conducting and documenting a lessons-learned meeting with key project staff.
• Develop sufficient financial acumen to understand project financial data.
• 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

• Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees