THIS OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Power Delivery Project Manager provides technical, administrative,
and commercial project management leadership for the development, execution,
delivery, and monitoring of Power Delivery projects, including electric
transmission, distribution, and substation initiatives, within a defined
geographic region, utility client base, or technical discipline. Supports
utility capital programs and Power Delivery portfolios by ensuring all
responsibilities across the full project lifecycle—including proposal
development, project planning and startup, engineering coordination,
procurement, construction execution, schedule and cost control, reporting, and
project closeout—are executed, documented, and audited in accordance with WSP
project management standards, Power Delivery best practices, and client
requirements. Provides practical leadership, process improvement, and innovative
solutions to address schedule, cost, risk, quality, and stakeholder management
challenges within a dynamic, regulated, and evolving Power Delivery and energy
infrastructure environment
This position will be based out of Richmond, VA with the ability to work
remotely from any mutually acceptable location in the region. You must have the
ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face to face
meetings.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings
world-class expertise in power delivery and project management with the recent
acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent
pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need
your help.
YOUR IMPACT
Provide Power Delivery project management leadership for large‑scale and
complex utility infrastructure projects, ensuring clear task ownership,
schedule accountability, and delivery milestones across transmission,
distribution, and substation scopes; prepare and manage project budgets,
forecasts, margins, KPIs, earned value, hours and expenses, monitor external
risks and contingencies, and ensure contractual compliance and successful
delivery of assigned Power Delivery project portfolios.
Develop and execute stakeholder engagement and communication strategies for
utility clients, internal leadership, engineering teams, contractors, and
regulators, maintaining strong relationships and providing timely reporting
on project status, risks, and performance. [
Provide guidance during pursuit, initiation, and project startup phases,
supporting Go/No‑Go decisions, contract and commercial reviews, pricing
strategies, delivery risk assessments, and mitigation planning for Power
Delivery and utility capital projects
Participate in and support the technical and commercial aspects of contract
negotiations, client presentations, scope alignment discussions, and project
execution meetings with IOUs, IPPs, cooperatives, and public power clients.
Actively lead and enforce appropriate technical and constructability reviews,
ensuring selection of qualified engineering and discipline leads, adherence
to QA/QC programs, and compliance with utility standards and WSP project
quality plans.
Provide written and verbal technical input to multi‑disciplinary Power
Delivery project teams and contribute strategic, risk‑informed advisory
guidance to clients on schedule, cost, constructability, and execution
strategy.
Mentor and coach project managers, engineers, and support staff, supporting
career development, performance improvement, and leadership growth within the
Power Delivery organization.
Manage, evaluate, and provide performance leadership to assigned staff,
ensuring alignment with project objectives, safety expectations, and delivery
standards
Ensure timely updates and governance compliance for project management
systems and documentation, including Risk Registers (REF/RMP), Project
Management Plans (PMP), Quality Plans (QP), Project Safety Plans (PSP), and
Communications Plans
Facilitate and lead project kick‑off, safety, and execution alignment
meetings with key internal and external stakeholders to establish roles,
responsibilities, and delivery expectations.
Coordinate with area managers, technical leads, and resource managers to
address staffing, subcontracting, and specialty support needs in a timely
manner across Power Delivery programs.
Maintain regular client communications, including monthly progress reporting,
safety performance, major risks/issues, and scope or budget impacts,
reinforcing WSP’s role as a trusted Power Delivery advisor.
Participate in and lead problem project and recovery reviews, conducting
root‑cause analysis, identifying corrective actions, and developing project
recovery and mitigation plans
Ensure consistent project reporting and governance updates to clients,
technical leadership, and business unit managers, proactively identifying
emerging scope, schedule, cost, or risk issues.
Monitor and manage accounts receivable (AR), unbilled revenue, cash flow, and
invoicing, coordinating with project accounting and finance teams to resolve
issues and maintain financial health of Power Delivery projects.
Complete formal project closeout activities, including financial closeout,
documentation archiving, client acceptance, and lessons‑learned workshops to
support continuous improvement. [
Remain current on project management best practices, PMAP methodologies,
utility delivery trends, and Power Delivery industry standards
Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary professionals to deliver integrated,
future‑ready power delivery solutions, strengthening WSP’s position as a
trusted advisor to utility clients.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds,
client commitments, project risks, and professional conduct, in accordance
with WSP’s Code of Conduct and corporate policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required
WHO YOU ARE
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical), Engineering
Technology, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline, or
equivalent professional experience within an A/E/C, utility, EPC, or power
delivery consulting environment.
12+ years of progressive post‑education experience in a project management or
senior technical leadership role, preferably supporting power delivery,
transmission & distribution (T&D), substation, or utility capital projects.
Highly proficient understanding of the project delivery lifecycle within the
A/E/C and utility industries, including proposal development, project
initiation, engineering coordination, procurement support, construction
execution, commissioning, and project closeout, with a strong background in
Power Delivery project management
Advanced analytical and organizational skills with demonstrated business and
commercial acumen, enabling effective integration of project controls,
financial performance, risk management, and client objectives.
Advanced proficiency in critical thinking, risk‑based decision‑making, and
problem‑solving, including performing project management assessments,
schedule and cost evaluations, forecasting, and scenario analysis to optimize
Power Delivery project outcomes.
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage
effectively, persuasively, and professionally with executive leadership,
utility clients (IOUs, IPPs, Co‑Ops, Munis), subcontractors, consultants, and
internal teams.
Demonstrated self‑leadership and accountability, with strong attention to
detail, quality, multitasking, and adaptability in a fast‑paced Power
Delivery and utility project environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while providing
technical guidance, mentoring, and leadership to mid‑level and senior project
staff, with strict adherence to QA/QC, safety, and delivery standards.
Advanced proficiency in technical writing, project documentation, office
automation, and project management software, including Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), scheduling tools, and Power
Delivery PM platforms.
Strong experience managing the review, approval, and coordination of
discipline‑specific deliverables, technical reports, scopes of work, and
execution plans within a multi‑project, multi‑disciplinary Power Delivery
portfolio.
Demonstrated ability to influence and gain cooperation from a broad range of
stakeholders, including senior leadership, utility clients, subcontractors,
consultants, and matrixed internal teams, without formal authority.
Proven commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental performance,
including adherence to WSP safety programs, drug/alcohol policies, and
harassment‑free workplace standards.
Strong ability to adapt to changing project demands, including flexible
schedules, outage‑driven work, and evolving client priorities common in Power
Delivery and utility capital programs.
Willingness to support occasional travel to client sites, regional offices,
and project locations as required to support Power Delivery project execution
and client engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering or Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Essential project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAP-M).
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and
financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include
coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement
savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental
leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance
at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $170,000 - $245,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith
believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful
applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to
internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to
ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits
and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s
sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About WSP
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and construction management professionals. 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
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health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their
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get started?
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