Project Manager - Power Delivery

WSP•Ft Worth, TX

5d•Remote

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Power Delivery Distribution Project Manager to join its Project Management Team. The position is based in Fort Worth, Texas, or Phoenix, Arizona, with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location within those regions. Periodic travel to a WSP and/or client office may be required for face-to-face meetings. The role provides technical project supervision and guidance for the administrative, commercial, and technical components of electric utility, power distribution, and power delivery infrastructure projects. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall performance of moderately sized or complex distribution system and grid modernization projects with local or regional scope, overseeing financial performance, technical execution, client satisfaction, quality assurance and quality control, safety, and schedule adherence. The role manages project responsibilities throughout the full lifecycle, from feasibility and engineering design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. Projects must comply with corporate standards, regulatory requirements such as NERC, IEEE, and NEC, and utility industry best practices. The Project Manager also supports business development, manages client and stakeholder relationships, and contributes to continuous improvement and WSP’s ethical and safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience managing projects in power distribution, transmission and distribution, or utility engineering environments.
Proven experience delivering feeder, distribution line, or grid modernization projects.
Strong understanding of utility operations, power systems engineering, and electrical distribution design.
Familiarity with NERC and IEEE standards, NEC codes, and utility regulatory requirements.
Experience with EPC project delivery, capital programs, and infrastructure projects within the energy sector.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills in complex utility environments.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills when working with utilities, clients, regulators, and internal engineering teams.
Experience with project management tools such as MS Project and Primavera P6, as well as financial tracking and reporting systems.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams including engineering, design, procurement, and construction professionals.
Knowledge of QA/QC processes, risk management, and safety compliance in utility projects.
Ability to travel to a WSP and/or client office for periodic face-to-face meetings, if required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
PMI certification (PMP or CAPM).

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee cross-functional teams delivering power distribution and utility engineering projects, ensuring execution of design and construction deliverables.
Manage multiple concurrent projects involving distribution lines, feeders, and grid infrastructure upgrades, including budgets, schedules, cost control, and resource allocation.
Develop and manage project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans for utility capital improvement programs and distribution projects.
Build and maintain Work Breakdown Structures aligned with engineering, procurement, and construction project delivery models.
Ensure compliance with utility standards, environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and safety protocols, including OSHA and utility HSE standards.
Participate in proposal development, RFP responses, and business development efforts within the power and energy market.
Perform margin analysis, risk assessments, and contingency planning for power delivery projects.
Coordinate contract negotiations, client presentations, and stakeholder meetings with utilities, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
Develop and maintain project plans, including Project Management Plans, Safety Plans, Risk Management Plans, and QA/QC procedures.
Collaborate with engineering teams specializing in distribution design.
Partner with Project Accounting to manage financials, including forecasting, earned value management, and profitability tracking.
Lead change management, scope control, and claims mitigation efforts.
Coordinate with technical managers on staffing for overhead and underground distribution projects.
Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards, escalating issues when necessary.
Provide clients and leadership with reports on project performance, risks, schedule, and budget status.
Manage project closeout activities, including lessons learned and continuous improvement for future projects.
Stay current on power industry trends, grid resilience, distributed energy resources, and electrification initiatives.
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.