Power Delivery- Project Manager

WSP • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Remote

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Project Manager for our Power Delivery Project Management team in our Northwest Region. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with project teams and other Project Managers managing technical and financial aspects of Power Delivery projects, managing and developing client relationships, and marketing WSP's Power Delivery services to existing and new clients in the Northwest. This Opportunity The location for this role is flexible, with the ability to work remotely from any mutually acceptable location (please note desired location in the application). Employees will be expected to travel to a WSP or client office for periodic meetings. Your Impact Promote company culture and manage internal and external relationships. Manage status reporting, invoicing, and accounts receivable for each project. Collaborate with project design teams to execute projects and develop proposals. Provide leadership and mentoring to the project team. Develop & maintain schedules, lead/support/participate in status meetings with project teams, oversee budgets, participate in proposal preparation, take leading role in client relationships. Work primarily with Power Delivery project teams, but may also interface with other business lines as needed, based on the nature of any particular project. 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. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, math, business, or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 12 + years' applicable industry experience leading projects as a Project Engineer/Lead or Project Manager in the electric utility environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years' relevant project management experience.
• Relevant experience includes small-to-medium scale project management.
• Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools.
• General understanding of power delivery infrastructure engineering.
• Proficiency with financial analysis tools in a utility setting, as well as Microsoft software tools (Word, Excel, Project).
• Demonstrated Project Management skills should include CPM scheduling, budget and cost analysis, leading project teams, proposal writing, client marketing, and project presentations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• This position will require some travel to clients within the region.
• 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

• Ten (10) + years of experience leading projects as a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the electric utility environment.
• Relevant experience includes large-scale project management, and/or EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project management.
• Experience with consultant management, data analysis and reporting on project financials, driving projects to successful completion.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years' consulting experience preferred.
• Familiarity with regional utilities in the Northwest.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration is desired.

Responsibilities

• Promote company culture and manage internal and external relationships.
• Manage status reporting, invoicing, and accounts receivable for each project.
• Collaborate with project design teams to execute projects and develop proposals.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the project team.
• Develop & maintain schedules, lead/support/participate in status meetings with project teams, oversee budgets, participate in proposal preparation, take leading role in client relationships.
• Work primarily with Power Delivery project teams, but may also interface with other business lines as needed, based on the nature of any particular project.
• 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.
• The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.

What This Job Offers

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