Senior Project Manager, Construction Management

WSP•Maitland, FL

8h•Remote

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Power Constructors, Inc. (PCI) sector. The home office is in Tampa or Orlando, Florida, but the role may be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States. The position supports the P&E team and focuses on delivering large-scale, technically complex construction projects and programs. WSP will not provide sponsorship for this position. The Senior Project Manager provides strategic direction for project planning and execution, resolves high-impact field issues, and ensures alignment with client expectations, contract requirements, and performance objectives. The role applies expertise in construction methods, regulatory compliance, and contract administration to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver quality outcomes. It also supports long-term project strategy, innovation, and risk mitigation to protect schedule, cost, and safety performance. The position serves as a trusted advisor to clients and internal leadership, mentors staff, and contributes to excellence in construction delivery. Work includes coordinating construction activities at substations across districts for Distribution Automation; managing project documentation and status reporting for Distribution Automation and Under Frequency Design projects; and maintaining communication among internal and external stakeholders. The role also oversees field execution, construction oversight, safety, schedules, quality, contracts, risk, project controls, regulatory compliance, commissioning, closeout, and workforce development. Additional responsibilities include supporting preconstruction and proposals, claims and forensic analyses, contractor evaluations, and construction practice improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a closely related discipline, or demonstrated proven equivalent experience.
10+ years of relevant post-education experience in construction management or related areas.
Extensive experience managing field execution on large, complex infrastructure or vertical construction projects.
Expertise in construction methodologies, phasing strategies, and site coordination techniques.
Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate multiple workstreams.
Experience negotiating, executing, and managing construction contracts and associated change orders.
Expert knowledge of critical path scheduling, delay analysis, and schedule risk management.
Ability to resolve highly complex field challenges and technical disputes.
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local permitting and environmental compliance requirements.
Experience with QA/QC programs, inspection processes, and regulatory documentation.
Advanced knowledge of OSHA and site safety practices and ability to guide their implementation.
Proficiency in construction management platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Ability to prepare and present executive-level progress reports, technical documentation, and briefings.
Familiarity with earned value management and integration of cost and schedule data.
Track record of supporting or leading claims resolution, forensic analyses, and audit readiness.
Experience developing field logistics and access plans for high-traffic or constrained sites.
Commitment to mentorship and ability to develop technical talent within project teams.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, clients, and contractors in high-pressure situations.
Ability to work across offices and geographic regions to support distributed project delivery.
Understanding of contract risk allocation, liability clauses, and project insurance frameworks.
Experience in project closeout, turnover planning, and lifecycle asset integration.
Record of ethical leadership, client stewardship, and operational excellence.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Demonstrated history of delivering technically challenging projects on time and within budget.
Responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or equivalent credential.
Essential project management certification, such as PMP or CAP-M.
OSHA 30-hour certification or equivalent health and safety training.

Responsibilities

Coordinate construction activities at substations across districts to facilitate Distribution Automation.
Control engineered communication one-line drawings, site visit notes, and construction task request documentation.
Maintain status logs for Distribution Automation and Under Frequency Design projects and communicate project details and updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Submit weekly and bi-weekly reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain communication among Protection and Control technicians, Field Construction Coordinators, telecommunication technicians, engineers, and other stakeholders.
Lead field execution and construction oversight for complex projects and large multi-site programs.
Coordinate technical and operational construction activities to align with engineering design, contract scope, and regulatory standards.
Resolve escalated technical, logistical, and constructability issues with project stakeholders.
Serve as senior field liaison among clients, contractors, consultants, and agency representatives.
Oversee construction safety strategies and promote a culture of safety excellence.
Review detailed project schedules, assess critical path elements, and guide schedule recovery efforts.
Provide input to contract negotiations, change order evaluations, and dispute resolution.
Support project-wide QA/QC, including inspection report review and corrective actions.
Lead constructability and risk reviews and identify solutions to improve construction delivery.
Participate in executive-level client briefings, board meetings, and progress reporting forums.
Develop and implement field execution plans aligned with project goals and resource availability.
Guide integration of project controls with field data to improve reporting accuracy and decision-making.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, site permits, and sustainability requirements.
Contribute to claims defense documentation and forensic construction analyses.
Mentor and train junior and mid-level staff.
Coordinate punch lists, final inspections, and system commissioning.
Collaborate with design teams to resolve constructability concerns and implement design modifications.
Support preconstruction and proposal efforts by developing field strategies, logistics plans, and staffing projections.
Evaluate contractor performance and participate in performance reviews and closeout assessments.
Promote new tools, technologies, and process improvements through innovation initiatives.
Lead lessons-learned efforts and share findings across the construction management practice.
Provide technical input to organizational best practices, standards, and construction delivery frameworks.
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.