Project Management Area Lead

Role Description

WSP is seeking a Project Management Area Lead for our Power & Energy Management Team. The Project Management Area Lead (PMAL) is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the local and/or regional project management team to produce a product consistent with WSP mission statement and our culture.

The PMAL is expected to lead by example in adhering to WSP's culture and defined project management and business practices and to achieve the goals of the business plan, maintain WSP's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork and meet the needs of our clients. Building a team atmosphere is critical to the success of our Department in the Northeast Region.

This position will be based out of New York, NY, Newark, NJ, Syracuse, NY, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA with the ability to work remotely from any mutually acceptable location. You must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic in-person meetings.

Provides leadership and project management oversight for the development, execution, management, control and monitoring of Substation and/or Transmission Line projects throughout the Northeast Region.

• Ensures responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds corporate and client project excellence and delivery standards.
• Provides innovation, administration, and pragmatic direction to address current and future project management challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management or other related field within the Power & Energy Market, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• 15+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Utility Industry.
• Minimum of 5 years applicable industry experience working and/or providing engineering services for IOUs, IPPs, Co-Ops, Munis, etc.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading engineering and/or construction teams on medium to large electrical utility scale clients.
• Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required.
• 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.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing and office automation.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change.

Requirements

• PE License (Preferred)
• MBA (Preferred)
• PMP Certification (Preferred)
• Knowledge of WSP’s clients in the Northeast United States (Preferred)

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 and vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $200,000 - $280,000. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.