Deputy Substation Manager

WSP • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Deputy Substation Manager for their Power & Energy Program Management Office in New York, NY. This position offers high-level technical project leadership and guidance in managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of EHV Transmission and Substation projects or a portfolio of projects. The role involves ensuring adherence to WSP's core values and contractual service levels. The Deputy Substation Manager is responsible for the overall performance of assigned projects of moderate to larger size/complexity and regional scope, overseeing financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule aspects. They ensure responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle, including proposal phase, project startup and planning, project execution, reporting, and project closeout, are met with a quality that meets or exceeds corporate standards for safety, execution, profitability, and operational purpose.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Project Management or Construction Management), Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience within an A/E/C firm, utility, EPC, or power delivery consulting environment.
• 12+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.
• Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process and strong background and experience in project management.
• Experience managing projects through a variety of delivery models (DBB, EPC, PDB).
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
• Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with all levels of management and disciplines throughout the project life cycle to support project cost and schedule objectives, both internally and within the client’s systems.
• Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
• Oversee management of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control.
• Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical leads, and business leaders, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget and mitigation strategies.
• Be the face of WSP for the client.
• Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with clients by understanding their needs, providing tailored solutions, and ensuring consistent communication to drive satisfaction and retention.
• Adherence to proven processes and ability to develop new processes to standardize procedures.
• Adhere to safety regulations and enforce project safety standards.
• 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