Lifecycle Project Manager- Power & Energy

WSP•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Lifecycle Project Manager for its Program Management Team. The successful candidate must be located in the Rochester or Binghamton, New York regions. The role is full-time, in-office, and has no remote option; it is located at client offices. Occasional travel may be required based on project needs. The position is contingent upon client approval of candidates submitted by WSP. The role manages technical execution, schedules, quality, safety, and financial performance for Power Delivery projects, including electric transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure. The project manager is accountable for the overall performance of assigned projects, including client satisfaction and compliance with contractual requirements and WSP standards. Responsibilities span the project lifecycle, from proposal development and planning through execution, reporting, and closeout, with project governance and documentation maintained to corporate standards and client expectations. The position leads multiple concurrent projects and multidisciplinary teams, manages client relationships, and oversees project controls, procurement, construction readiness, commissioning, and closeout. It also supports consistent delivery across the program by mentoring project managers and team members. The role requires sound judgment and ethical decision-making in the use of company resources and management of client commitments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field within the Power & Energy market; an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered.
10 or more years of relevant post-education experience, including significant project management responsibility in Power Delivery, transmission, substation, utility, or related infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience managing medium to large, complex transmission line and/or substation projects for electric utility clients.
Experience leading multiple concurrent projects or a portfolio with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, risk, client satisfaction, and delivery performance.
Advanced understanding of utility project delivery, including engineering, procurement, permitting, environmental coordination, construction readiness, outage coordination, commissioning, closeout, and client reporting.
Strong working knowledge of project controls, including CPM schedule management, cost forecasting, earned value management, change management, risk management, invoice review, and financial performance tracking.
Experience developing and maintaining project governance tools and documentation, such as project execution plans, risk registers, decision logs, action trackers, change logs, QA/QC records, and audit-ready files.
Ability to manage senior-level client relationships, communicate with client representatives and leadership, proactively resolve issues, and support long-term account and program objectives.
Experience leading and influencing multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, project controls, procurement, construction, environmental, permitting, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and client stakeholders.
Ability to direct, coach, and mentor project managers, assistant project managers, and project team members.
Advanced analytical, organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Business acumen and demonstrated ability to manage project financials, protect margin, support change recovery, evaluate commercial impacts, and make sound decisions involving company funds and client commitments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of project reports, executive summaries, client communications, meeting materials, and presentations.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling tools, and related project controls or reporting systems.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, adapt to changing project needs, and maintain accountability in a fast-paced utility project environment.
Commitment to workplace safety, quality, ethics, and compliance, including adherence to WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, harassment, Code of Conduct, and related policies.
Ability to travel periodically to WSP offices, client offices, project sites, or other locations as required by project and business needs.
Must be located in the Rochester or Binghamton, New York regions.
Must receive client approval.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of transmission line and substation projects.
Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, safety, risk, procurement, construction readiness, commissioning, and closeout.
Serve as the primary point of accountability for project delivery, identifying issues, driving decisions, escalating risks, and aligning delivery with client expectations, contractual requirements, and WSP standards.
Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated project schedules, cost forecasts, performance metrics, and executive-level reports.
Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, earned value analysis, change management, invoice review, cost control, and margin protection.
Lead client engagement and relationship development through proactive communication, issue resolution, and strategic alignment.
Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, project controls, procurement, construction, environmental, permitting, vendors, contractors, and client stakeholders.
Establish and maintain project governance practices and documentation, including risk registers, decision logs, action tracking, change control, contract compliance, quality reviews, and audit-ready files.
Guide technical reviews, resource planning, staffing assignments, and QA/QC expectations.
Provide construction and commissioning management oversight for assigned projects.
Mentor project managers, assistant project managers, and project team members, sharing best practices and reinforcing accountability.
Make ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, client commitments, and project conduct, following WSP policies and Code of Conduct.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business and client needs.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation or other personal time
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings