Vice President, Project & Program Management

WSP•Minneapolis, MN

13h•$235,000 - $255,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This Opportunity Join our growing Program Management Team that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future! WSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President, Project & Program Management to work in Minnesota.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Extensive Design-Build project delivery experience on major utility projects as a Program Manager
12+ years of relevant Program Management experience, including 5+ years of experience in managing the delivery of major power projects and programs.
Proven experience in the delivery of public infrastructure projects, with construction costs exceeding $250 million
Familiarity with major utility clients or similar agency policies and procedures
Proficiency with power engineering principles, practices, process, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Responsibilities

Serve in a program manager role on elements of a mega power project delivered via various delivery methods
Lead the delivery of multiple connected power projects, through the preliminary design and oversight of the final design, construction and closeout phases
Manage the commercial interest of the client while driving the on-time and on-budget delivery
Responsible for independent review of project progress
Perform schedule review and analysis
Provide solutions to project issues
Review and strategize improvement to key operational performance metrics
Support and empower staff and direct reports to execute project assignments on time and on budget
Develop and maintain Project Management Plans to include 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 and sub-consultants, as well as other external stakeholders such as vendors and suppliers.
Lead staff development which includes mentoring, training, coaching and professional development.
Accountable for overall management and successful execution of consultant’s contract to ensure performance and profitability.
Create a learning culture that values innovative subject matter expertise and fosters effective and continual personal development.
Develop and implement a communication strategy to increase the effectiveness of discipline-related processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating discipline-related risks.
Manage overall delivery team’s performance and provide inspiring leadership to assigned management and staff.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making 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 and client needs.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability
life
retirement savings
paid sick leave
paid vacation (or other personal time)
paid parental leave
paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings