EHV EPC Project Manager (Power Delivery)- Remote

WSP • Portland, OR

1d • $120,000 - $210,000 • Remote

About The Position

WSP is seeking an EHV EPC Project Manager (Power Delivery) for their Power & Energy Program Management Office. This remote position, with consideration for multiple West Coast and Mountain West locations, is responsible for the end-to-end execution of high-voltage transmission EPC projects. This includes project development, design, construction, energization, and final closeout. The role provides high-level technical project leadership and guidance, managing administrative, commercial, and technical aspects of EHV Transmission and Substation projects in alignment with WSP's core values and contractual agreements. The Project Manager is accountable for the overall performance of assigned projects, which are moderate to larger in size and complexity and regional in scope, overseeing financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule aspects. Responsibilities extend across the entire project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to and auditing of proposal phase, project startup and planning, project execution, reporting, and project closeout, meeting or exceeding 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.
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.
• 3+ years of EHV transmission level voltage project experience (115kV up to 500kV).
• Cradle to grave EPC project management experience for transmission level voltage.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs.
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 client 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level