Power Delivery Project Manager

WSP•Houston, TX

18d•Remote

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Power Delivery Project Manager. This position is a remote position, located in our client’s PMO office, and may require travel to the client’s office and POWER regional offices. Preferred Locations: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Lake Charles, Louisiana, Houston, Texas and Beaumont, Texas. Be involved in projects with our Program Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. Provides technical project supervision, and guidance with managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned Transmission and Distribution project(s) in accordance with WSP’s core values and the level of project services agreed upon in the contract by WSP and the client(s). Tasks include responsibility for the overall performance of the assigned project(s) that are of moderate size/complexity and/or local/regional in scope, and includes oversight for financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule. Ensures that responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase, project startup and planning, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable corporate standards for safety, execution, profitability, and operational purpose.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.
Sound understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and well-defined background and experience in project management
Well-developed analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
Familiarity with financial analysis tools in a utility setting.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering
Essential project management certification required

Responsibilities

Lead the project planning process including initiation, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out for multiple concurrent projects.
Manage project implementation including project schedule, project budget, and the project resources including external vendors and contractors.
Lead client discussions and develop/grow client relationships.
Serve as the primary project authority on major project-related issues.
Responsible for metrics tracking, associated reporting to stakeholders, and compliance with regulatory, corporate, and department procedures during all the phases of the project.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with WSP/POWER staff, WSP/POWER management, and the client.
Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, deliverables, compliance documentation, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the project(s) as defined in the contract.
Establish the level of technical review required for the project, selecting appropriately qualified staff to perform the required reviews, and adherence to the QA/QC plan, as applicable.
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.