Sr. Project Manager- Power & Energy

WSP • Denver, CO

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About The Position

WSP is seeking a part-time Sr. Project Manager for its Power & Energy team. The position is based in Denver, Colorado, with New Orleans, Louisiana, also considered. Remote work from a mutually acceptable location within the United States may be available, with periodic travel to WSP and/or client offices for in-person meetings. The role provides administrative and technical project-management guidance for designated projects in support of business-line goals. It oversees the full project lifecycle—from proposals and planning through execution, reporting, and closeout—to ensure work meets or exceeds company project-excellence and delivery standards. The position also provides practical direction and innovation to address project-management challenges in a changing business and operations environment.

The Senior Project Manager leads larger-scale and more complex projects, overseeing budgets, forecasts, margins, KPIs, risks, hours, expenses, contractual obligations, and project performance. The role builds stakeholder and client relationships; supports project pursuits, contract reviews, risk mitigation, pricing, and negotiations; and drives appropriate technical reviews and quality processes. It provides strategic client advice, mentors and guides staff, coordinates project resources and subcontractors, maintains project plans and documentation, and oversees reporting, problem-project reviews, recovery planning, accounts receivable, unbilled revenue, and project closeout. Up to 25% travel may be required depending on project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• Essential project management certification, such as PMP or CAP-M.
• 12 or more years of relevant post-education experience in project management within the industry.
• Highly proficient understanding of project delivery processes in the A/E/C industry and strong project-management background and experience.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, business-acumen, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills for interacting effectively and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all organizational levels.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and readiness to adjust priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid- and senior-level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Advanced technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite, spreadsheet, technology, and project-management tool skills; examples include Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and SharePoint.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and staff without relying on formal hierarchical authority.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility with schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs.
• Ability to travel up to 25% depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience managing review and approval of documents and discipline-specific project deliverables, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment.
• Master's degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead larger-scale and more complex projects, clarifying contributor responsibilities and deadlines while overseeing budgets, forecasts, margins, KPIs, risks, hours, expenses, performance, and contractual obligations.
• Develop strategies to engage stakeholders, maintain relationships, and report on project progress.
• Provide guidance on project pursuits and initiation, including Go/No-Go decisions, contract reviews, risk mitigation, and pricing reviews.
• Participate in technical aspects of contract negotiations, presentations, and meetings.
• Drive appropriate technical reviews, select qualified reviewers, and ensure adherence to applicable QA/QC plans.
• Contribute input to multidisciplinary project teams and provide high-level strategic advice to clients.
• Mentor staff and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned employees.
• Ensure applicable risk, project management, quality, safety, and communications plans and documentation are updated.
• Facilitate project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate project staffing and subcontracting requirements with area and technical managers.
• Maintain regular client communications, including monthly status reporting and updates on safety incidents, major issues, and scope or budget impacts.
• Participate in problem-project reviews, identify root causes and potential solutions, and assist with project recovery plans.
• Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical areas, and business unit managers, identifying emerging scope, risk, and budget issues.
• Monitor accounts receivable and unbilled revenue and work to resolve issues.
• Complete formal project closeout activities and facilitate and document lessons-learned meetings.
• Remain current in Project Management techniques and practices (PMAP).
• Collaborate across disciplines to provide trusted-advisor services and future-ready client solutions.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior