Senior Project Manager - Power & Energy

Role Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Sr. Project Manager- Power & Energy for our Denver, CO office. We can also offer this position remotely from a mutually acceptable location within the United States and must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face-to-face meetings.

Provides situational administrative and technical project management guidance for the development, execution, management, and monitoring of designated projects within a specific geography or discipline in support of company, regional, and national business line goals. Ensures responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase, planning and project startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds corporate project excellence and delivery standards. Provides innovation, administration, and pragmatic direction to address current and future project management challenges in a rapidly changing and complex business and operations climate.

Your Impact

• Provide PM leadership for larger scale/more complex projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when.
• Prepare and oversee relevant project budgets, forecasts, margins and KPIs.
• Monitor external events and risk contingencies.
• Track hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and manage contractual obligations.
• Develop and foster effective strategies to engage project stakeholders at all levels.
• Maintain effective relationships and report on project progress.
• Provide guidance with pursuit/initiation activities for projects meeting defined criteria or risk profile.
• Participate in the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.
• Actively drive the appropriate levels of technical review required for the project.
• Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff.
• Ensure updates occur with system and process documentation.
• Facilitate project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and subcontracting requirements.
• Maintain regular communications with the client including reporting on monthly status, safety incidents, and major issues.
• Participate in and oversee problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and potential solutions.
• Ensure regular project reporting and updates are provided to clients, technical areas, and business unit managers.
• Monitor accounts receivable (AR) and unbilled revenue.
• Complete formal project closeout activities, along with facilitating and documenting a lessons-learned meeting.
• Remain current in the latest Project Management techniques and practices (PMAP).
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M).
• 12+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.
• Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry.
• Strong background and experience in project management.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail.
• Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing and office automation.
• Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change.
• Up to 25% travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability.
• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and 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.

Compensation

• Expected Salary (all locations): $145,400 - $259,100.
• Expected Salary (Colorado only): $111,200 - $186,100.