Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management

WSP•New York, NY

12d•$345,000 - $375,000

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management to work in the New York City area. The role leads program management and delivery for major projects in the power and energy market, including mega power programs delivered through various delivery methods. The position may serve as Program Manager, Owner’s Representative, Delivery Partner, and/or Independent PMO, overseeing connected projects from preliminary design through final design oversight, construction oversight, commissioning, and closeout. The Senior Vice President is accountable for successful project execution, including schedule, budget, commercial interests, performance, and profitability. The role develops project and program controls and management plans, manages delivery teams, builds client and stakeholder relationships, supports staff development, and identifies business development and cross-selling opportunities. The position also serves as a program management subject matter expert for clients, agencies, and other organizations. The position is contingent upon client approval of candidates submitted by WSP. The expected salary is $345,000–$375,000 per year. WSP describes its workplace model as flexible and agile while meeting client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Management.
15+ years of relevant Program Management experience, including 5+ years managing delivery of major power programs.
Proven experience as Program Manager leading public infrastructure programs through planning, design, construction, and commissioning, with construction costs exceeding $1 billion.
Proficiency in power engineering principles, practices, processes, standards of care, and their application to permitting and project-related issues.
Familiarity with New York power utility clients’ or similar agencies’ policies and procedures, particularly construction safety.
Track record of driving programs to completion on or ahead of schedule.
Strong commercial management skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Serve as a program manager on a mega power project delivered through various delivery methods.
Serve as an Owner’s Representative, Delivery Partner, and/or Independent PMO.
Lead delivery of multiple connected power projects through preliminary design, oversight of final design and construction, and closeout.
Manage the client’s commercial interests while driving on-time and on-budget delivery.
Develop contract packaging plans for projects within the program.
Independently review project progress and perform schedule review and analysis.
Develop solutions to project issues and strategize improvements to key operational performance metrics.
Support and empower staff and direct reports to complete assignments on time and on budget.
Develop and maintain Project Management Plans covering program controls, document control, design management, construction management, risk management, safety management, quality control, and environmental compliance.
Develop and maintain relationships with public and private sector clients, agencies, partner firms, sub-consultants, vendors, suppliers, and other external stakeholders.
Lead staff development through mentoring, training, coaching, and professional development.
Manage major power and energy projects and monitor internal and external events, expenses, performance, and profitability.
Create a learning culture that values subject matter expertise, innovation, and continual personal development.
Develop and implement a communication strategy to improve discipline-related processes, systems, and practices and mitigate related risks.
Serve as a program management subject matter expert to agencies, clients, subcontractors, industry groups, and government and community entities.
Manage delivery-team performance and provide leadership to assigned management and staff.
Develop high-level business contacts and a client base, identify business development opportunities, and cross-sell WSP capabilities.
Collaborate with professionals and senior leaders across disciplines to provide future-ready client solutions.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business and client needs.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation or other personal time
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings