Civil Project Manager

WSP•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Civil Project Manager for its Power & Energy team in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This hybrid position is located at a client office and supports the planning, execution, and closeout of civil construction projects. The role works with Field Operations, Project Management, Engineering, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders to prepare projects for construction and support successful execution. The Civil Project Manager oversees cross-functional technical teams on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, monitoring budgets, hours and expenses, task progress, materials, equipment and labor, deliverables, compliance documentation, and contractual obligations. The role contributes to proposals, estimates, scopes, schedules, resource plans, work breakdown structures, margin analyses, risk contingencies, and contract discussions. It establishes technical review needs and supports compliance with applicable QA/QC plans. The position coordinates project resources, subcontractors, engineering documentation, pre-construction requirements, schedules, meetings, forecasts, reporting, and closeout. It provides regular updates to clients and internal leaders, escalates significant safety or client concerns, and supports issue resolution and lessons-learned reviews. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The position is contingent upon client approval of candidates submitted by WSP.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
Essential project management certification, such as PMP or CAP-M.
7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience supporting construction, utility, civil, transmission, or substation projects.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
Strong understanding of construction schedules, engineering documentation, forecasting, and field execution.
Well-developed analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge business and project management.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations using project management principles and understand intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas professionally.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and adaptability to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members while adhering strictly to QA/QC.
Competence in technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and SharePoint, spreadsheets, and project management tools.
Effectiveness coordinating resources and directing consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to complete tasks competently and efficiently.
Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

Oversee and monitor cross-functional technical teams on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, hours and expenses, task completion, material, equipment and labor costs and quantities, deliverables, compliance documentation, and contractual obligations.
Contribute to development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
Develop work breakdown structure (WBS) tasks and estimated costs.
Establish required technical review levels, select qualified reviewers, and support adherence to applicable QA/QC plans.
Contribute to margin analyses, margin goals, and risk contingencies.
Coordinate and assist with technical aspects of contract negotiations, presentations, and meetings.
Participate in project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
Coordinate with area and technical managers to address project resource and subcontracting requirements; promptly communicate and escalate project-site health and safety or significant client issues to senior PM staff and leadership.
Participate in problem project reviews and provide input on root causes and potential solutions.
Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area managers, and business unit managers, identifying emerging scope, risk, and budget issues.
Coordinate with client representatives, internal delivery teams, functional leads, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to align priorities, clarify responsibilities, resolve issues, and support consistent execution.
Complete formal project closeout activities and conduct and document lessons-learned meetings with key project staff.
Support project planning, estimates, risk identification, and mitigation planning.
Coordinate with Engineering to obtain IFC drawings and required project documentation.
Ensure pre-construction requirements are complete before mobilization, including permits, access rights, SWPPP requirements, materials, specialized equipment, contractors, and outside agencies.
Oversee project scheduling and coordination meetings and track action items through completion.
Monitor new projects, schedule changes, resource needs, sequencing, and key milestones.
Gather monthly forecasts, support variance explanations, and complete Actuals vs. Estimates reporting.
Coordinate project closeout, including collection and submission of as-built drawings.
Use responsible and ethical judgment regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.