Power Delivery Substation Project Manager

Overview WSP is seeking a Substation Project Manager for our Power & Energy Management Team in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This position is an integral member of the project team working closely with Project Management, Production, and Project Controls within our Client's Project Management office. The Project Manager is responsible for supporting, organizing, and controlling project activities with little oversight. This is a hybrid role requiring the selected candidate to work from the Client's office a minimum of 3 days per week. Responsibilities Provide coordination, administrative, management, and analytic support for projects Coordinate and communicate with all levels of management and disciplines throughout the project life cycle to support project cost and schedule objectives, both internally and within the client’s systems Oversee project budgets, review costs, and ensure adherence to planned budgets to maintain client satisfaction and financial success Document project deliverables, including correspondence, project changes, and project files, ensuring thorough record-keeping Be the face of WSP for the client. Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with client by understanding their needs, providing tailored solutions, and ensuring consistent communication to drive satisfaction and retention Build and maintain strong client relationships to support future opportunities Includes client in-office presence 3+ days a week and periodic site visits Adherence to proven processes and ability to develop new process to standardize procedures Adhere to safety regulations and enforce project safety standards Develop and foster effective strategies to engage project stakeholders at all levels, maintain effective relationships, and report on project progress Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients Who You Are Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 7-10 years of relevant post education experience 5+ years of substation physical and electrical design experience Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills Strong attention to detail and technical writing skills Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process within the Power Delivery/Utility industry and strong background and experience in project management Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Notice To Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. #J-18808-Ljbffr WSP in the U.S.