Project Manager - Senior Technical Manager (Remote)

WSP • Vancouver, WA

8h • Remote

About The Position

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently initiating a search for a Project
Manager  (PM) for our Power Delivery NERC compliance team. This position is
posted in multiple office locations with the ability to work remotely from a
mutually acceptable location. Be involved in projects with our Electrical
Studies, SCADA, and Protection Team and be a part of a growing organization that
meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M).
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.
• Relevant experience includes small- to medium-scale project management, or project lead engineering experience on projects.
• Familiarity with NERC Reliability Standards across all Operations & Planning (O&P) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), including, but not limited to, CIP, EOP, FAC, MOD, PRC, TPL, and VAR.  Experience executing or leading studies for one or more of these standards.
• Familiarity with utilities, developers, operators, and renewable companies subject to NERC.
• Knowledge of substation and grid operation as they relate to the above listed.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating resources and assertively directing consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to consistently complete tasks competently and efficiently.
• Candidate must have good English verbal and written communication skills and work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment.
• 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 conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Experience in protective relaying, SCADA, substation communications, cybersecurity, transmission planning, or other studies is beneficial, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Working with our project management team, engineering teams, and directly with clients to manage business development among existing and new clients targeting NERC compliance services.
• Leading the financial aspects of power delivery projects, managing and developing client relationships, and marketing POWER's power delivery services to existing and new clients in those same markets.
• Overseeing and monitoring cross-functional teams of technical professionals and subject matter experts 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.
• Leading the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
• Maintaining regular communications with the client including reporting on monthly status, safety incidents, and major issues together with scope and budget impacts.
• Providing regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area, and business unit managers, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget.
• Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Demonstrated project management skills should include CPM scheduling, budget and cost analysis, managing project teams, proposal writing, client marketing, and project presentations

What This Job Offers

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