THIS OPPORTUNITY
WSP is seeking a Project Manager, Power & Energy for our Power & Energy Program
Management Office in Tulsa, OK. The following locations will also be
considered: Oklahoma City, OK; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Corpus
Christi, TX; Bentonville, AR; and Shreveport, LA. The successful candidate may
work remotely within the United States and must have the ability to travel to a
WSP and/or Client office for periodic face-to-face meetings.
YOUR IMPACT
Provides technical project supervision, and guidance with managing the
administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned project(s) in
accordance with WSP’s core values and the level of project services agreed upon
in the contract by WSP and the client(s). Tasks include responsibility for the
overall performance of the assigned project(s) that are of moderate
size/complexity and/or local/regional in scope, and includes oversight for
financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule.
Ensures that responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase,
project startup and planning, project execution, reporting, and project
closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that
meets or exceeds acceptable corporate standards for safety, execution,
profitability, and operational purpose.
Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals to
execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects,
including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and
quantities of materials/equipment/labor, deliverables, compliance
documentation, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the
project(s) as defined in the contract.
Play a contributing role in the development of project proposals, cost
estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
Develop the work breakdown structure (WBS) tasks and estimated costs.
Establish the level of technical review required for the project, selecting
appropriately qualified staff to perform the required reviews, and adherence
to the QA/QC plan, as applicable.
Contribute to performing margin analyses, establishing margin goals and risk
contingencies.
Coordinate and assist with the technical aspects of contract negotiation,
presentation, and meetings.
Develop and update the Project Initiation/Setup Documentation including: Risk
(REF/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project
Safety (PSP), and Communications Plan as necessary.
Participate in project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with Project Accounting to monitor and track project
metrics, estimated time-to-completion, cash management, and budgeted margin
for a project or an assigned portfolio of projects.
Oversee management of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change
management and control. Support integrated project controls activities,
including schedule and cost performance tracking, forecast updates, variance
analysis, change tracking, progress measurement, and preparation of
performance dashboards and executive-level reporting.
Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and
subcontracting requirements in a timely manner.
Immediately communicate and escalate any project site Health & Safety or
significant client issues to senior PM staff and leadership.
Participate in problem project reviews, providing input about root cause
issues and potential solutions to leadership and other stakeholders.
Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area, and
business unit managers, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk,
and/or budget.
Coordinate closely with client representatives, internal delivery teams,
functional leads, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to align
priorities, clarify responsibilities, resolve issues, and support consistent
execution across assigned work.
Monitor accounts receivable (AR) and unbilled revenue, working to address
issues as needed.
Work with the Procurement Department to closeout procurements and/or supplier
agreements as appropriate.
Complete formal project closeout activities, along with conducting and
documenting a lessons-learned meeting with key project staff.
Remain current in the latest Project Management techniques and practices
(PMAP).
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds,
resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related
policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
WHO YOU ARE
Required 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).
7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in a project management
role within our industry.
Sound understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and
well-defined background and experience in project management.
Well-developed analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to
bridge the business and project management.
Competent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments
and calculations involving the application of project management principles,
with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with
others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally.
Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail,
multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of
responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and
leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Competent with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS
Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint),
technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating resources and assertively
directing consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to complete
tasks competently and efficiently.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by
WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may
extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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): $102,200 - $180,000
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.
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $95,000 - $159,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith
believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of
Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge,
skills, and 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.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading
engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local
communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors
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
clients to help communities prosper.
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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.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their
careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be
essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to
get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National
Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
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.