Senior Project Manager, Power Delivery

Westwood Professional Services Inc•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join their highly experienced and dynamic team as a Senior Project Manager. This role is crucial for the growth of Westwood's power delivery business, offering opportunities for account management and client development. Westwood's purpose is to create a better world for people through their work, transforming the energy grid, designing resilient infrastructure, and developing communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, the company stands at the forefront of its industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets they serve. Their approach revolves around people, committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers, valuing relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth, fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality. They customize technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet clients where they are, partnering in their success and driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are intrinsic to their identity, guiding every decision. Westwood is deeply invested in the communities they serve, enriching lives through projects and giving-back initiatives. The firm was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms in 2025, and ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind in 2025.

Requirements

5+ years of transmission, distribution or substation engineering design and project management experience supporting engineering projects
Outgoing, friendly, approachable
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to manage design projects in a profitable manner
Understanding of alternative delivery methods
Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
General knowledge of construction with experience providing construction phase services
Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects
Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff
Ability to coach and motivate others
BS in Engineering
Licensed Professional (PE) or PMP
3+ years of progressive experience in design
5+ years of Transmission, Distribution or Substation project delivery experience
Ability to travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States

Responsibilities

Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
Work as a trusted partner for our clients
Oversee the technical execution of various projects
Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
Review, interpret and act upon business metrics including utilization, backlog, work in process and account receivables
Prepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
Write proposals and participate and/or lead interviews
Grow, mentor and train staff
Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
Lead business development activities
Negotiate contract terms and conditions
Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism