Head of Project Management

Full-time

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team as a Transmission Project Manager. This position will be highly impactful in the growth of our power delivery business, the transmission service group, and will be an opportunity for individuals to expand from singular project management into client account management and development.
The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of engineering design and/or management experience on transmission projects. This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of Transmission-focused engineering design projects as well as providing support to others Market representatives in their marketing and business development goals.
Lead projects in the preparation of utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing.
Manage the engineering and financial aspects of multiple projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.
Develop project work plans and budget projections to effectively deploy people on project.
Including backlog, work in process, account receivables, work bookings, and revenue.
Review, interpret and act upon business metrics including utilization, backlog, work in process and account receivables
Prepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
Manage and provide guidance and direction for professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with the department management to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures which reflect best engineering practices.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical, Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.

• Professional disposition and the ability to be open-minded when it comes to planning and execution of projects being worked by staff.
• Must be able to independently direct a team of Engineers & Engineering Technicians while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Knowledge of overhead & underground Transmission facilities and understanding of its integration into daily activities.
• Understanding of industry design software.
• Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project)

Active PE or PMP licensure
Experience leading an engineering team, demonstrating proficiency in resource management and delegation of engineering tasks.
Experience providing technical direction for a department/organization in field of expertise.
Quality Assurance & Control: Takes ownership of deliverable accuracy and completeness through disciplined review processes and adherence to Westwood's QA/QC standards.
Project Planning & Scheduling: Develops realistic project plans, manages resources, and monitors progress to deliver projects on time and within scope.
Scope, Budget & Fee Management: Manages project budgets with discipline, tracking financial performance and addressing scope changes proactively.
Contract & Risk Management: Understands professional services agreements, manages contractual obligations, and mitigates project risk throughout delivery.
Subconsultant & Team Coordination: Coordinates effectively with subconsultants, contractors, and agencies to produce integrated, conflict-free deliverables.
Client Relationship Management: Builds trusted, long-term client relationships by serving as a reliable advisor who anticipates needs and exceeds expectations.
We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.