Senior Professional, Project Management

WSP•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Professional, Project Management for its Tulsa, Oklahoma office, supporting the Power & Energy team. Additional locations will be considered. The role assists with managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned projects in accordance with WSP’s core values and the services agreed upon in client contracts. It contributes to overall project performance, including financial results, technical delivery, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule. The position helps ensure that project activities throughout the lifecycle—from proposals and startup through planning, execution, reporting, and closeout—are delivered and audited to meet or exceed corporate standards for execution, profitability, quality, safety, and operational purpose. The role also supports project controls, coordination with internal teams and external parties, client reporting, and formal project closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
Working toward a project management certification, such as PMP or CAP-M.
5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in a project management role within the industry.
Understanding of project delivery processes within the A/E/C industry and a defined background and experience in project management.
Competent analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge business and project management.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas professionally.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and adaptability to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and strict adherence to QA/QC.
Well-developed technical writing and office automation skills, including relevant software, MS Office products (such as Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and project management tools.
Ability to coordinate resources, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to complete tasks competently and efficiently.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules suited 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.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing project proposals, cost estimates, scopes, schedules, and resource plans.
Participate in developing work breakdown structure (WBS) tasks and estimated costs.
Update project documentation in designated systems and processes, including Risk (REF/RMP), the Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project Safety (PSP), and Communications Plan, as necessary.
Assist with facilitating project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
Work with Project Accounting to monitor and track project metrics, estimated time to completion, cash management, and budgeted margin for a project or assigned portfolio.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost management, and change management and control.
Coordinate with area and technical managers to address project resource and subcontractor requirements in a timely manner.
Assist with overseeing subcontractors and coordinating supplier submissions, invoices, and payments.
Immediately communicate and escalate project site Health & Safety or client issues to senior project management staff and leadership.
Participate in problem project reviews and provide input on root causes and potential solutions to leadership and other stakeholders.
Provide regular project reports and updates to clients, technical area managers, and business unit managers.
Work with the Procurement Department to close out procurements and supplier agreements as appropriate.
Complete formal project closeout activities and conduct and document a lessons-learned meeting with key project staff.
Develop sufficient financial acumen to understand project financial data.
Stay current in project management techniques and practices (PMAP).
Make responsible and ethical decisions 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.