Aviation Energy & Utilities Program Manager

WSP

3d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an experienced Aviation Energy & Utilities Program Manager in Newark, NJ. This is a full-time, in-office position. The role involves supporting infrastructure projects related to aviation energy, including Central Utility Plants (CUP), Central Heating and Refrigeration Plants (CHRP), and Cogeneration (COGEN) facilities. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams through the entire project lifecycle: planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. This position requires serving as a technical leader and/or owner’s representative, acting as a trusted advisor to airport clients. The goal is to ensure successful execution of aviation energy & utilities projects in active airport environments, while adhering to regulatory requirements, safety/security standards, airport design & construction standards, and operational constraints.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
10+ years of experience in airport energy and utility infrastructure projects, especially cogeneration.
Strong knowledge of PANYNJ design and construction standards or similar airport authorities, airport design criteria, and regulatory requirements.
Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and complex aviation projects.
Experience in Program Management and/or as Owner’s Representative for major projects.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and competing priorities as part of Client’s work location at an airport.
This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
Full time in office in the Newark, New Jersey area.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage energy & utility infrastructure projects such as CUP/CHRP/COGEN from concept through commissioning.
Serve as a technical expert in the review/development of energy and utility systems, including turbines, electrical, and controls.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and technical approaches.
Ensure compliance with airport design standards, applicable regulations, and quality and safety standards.
Oversee design quality, constructability reviews, and risk management activities.
Coordinate with airport owners, airlines, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
Manage project financial performance, resource utilization, and delivery metrics.
Support public sector procurement, outreach to industry, and breaking the program into deliverable projects.
Conduct project meetings and develop progress reports.
Coordinate procurement, construction, testing, permitting, and commissioning activities.
Manage project financials, forecasting, scope and schedule adherence, and process related changes in conjunction with client approvals.
Collaborate with national aviation leadership to support strategic growth initiatives and major airport programs.
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 insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
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.