Project Delivery Manager

WSP • New York, NY

6d

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Delivery Manager. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. This role can sit in any of our Offices - preferably New York. The successful candidate will be conversant in financial terms and metrics and have experience of reviewing these and identify potential concerns and items for Business Management Leaders to focus on. Candidate will take part in training our PMs with tools to successfully manage profitable projects, while providing quality deliverables to clients. A good communicator who can be proactive with PMs in all phases of Project Delivery life cycle from proposals to project close out. The successful candidate will be conversant in financial terms and metrics and have experience of reviewing these and identify potential concerns and items for Business Management Leaders to focus on. Candidate will take part in training our PMs with tools to successfully manage profitable projects, while providing quality deliverables to clients. A good communicator who can be proactive with PMs in all phases of Project Delivery life cycle from proposals to project close out.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant post education experience
• Proficient with MS Office Suite of Programs
• Experience working on projects with responsibility for cost and schedule control and reporting internally within the company
• Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated ability in risk identification and mitigation skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules is conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Licensure/certification
• Demonstrates excellence in providing high quality technical performance and oversight through innovative thinking and application of state-of-the-art tools
• Competence in analytical techniques and modeling in tackling technical problems with some complexity.
• Broad knowledge of and experience with technical and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leads in developing work plans for addressing technical issues within project time and budget.
• Provide administrative support to the project management team
• Maintain accurate records and databases, including contact lists, project files, and correspondence.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• 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

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees