Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm serving energy and infrastructure markets. The Power Delivery Project Manager will lead distribution resiliency and utility power delivery projects, overseeing cross-functional teams, technical execution, budgets, schedules, safety, quality, client satisfaction, and project closeout.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee cross-functional teams delivering power distribution, substation, and utility engineering projects, ensuring execution of design and construction deliverables
- Manage multiple concurrent projects involving distribution lines, feeders, substations, and grid infrastructure upgrades, including budgets, schedule, cost control, and resource allocation
- Develop and manage project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans for utility capital improvement programs and transmission & distribution (T&D) projects
- Build and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) aligned with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) project delivery models
- Ensure compliance with utility standards, environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and safety protocols (OSHA, utility HSE standards)
- Participate in proposal development, RFP responses, and business development efforts within the power & energy market
- Perform margin analysis, risk assessments, and contingency planning for large-scale power delivery projects
- Coordinate contract negotiations, client presentations, and stakeholder meetings with utilities, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
- Develop and maintain project plans including PMP, Safety Plans, Risk Management Plans, and QA/QC procedures
- Collaborate with engineering teams specializing in distribution design, protection & controls, relay systems, and grid automation
- Partner with Project Accounting to manage financials including forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and profitability tracking
- Lead efforts in change management, scope control, and claims mitigation
- Coordinate with technical managers on staffing for overhead and underground distribution projects, substations, and renewable interconnections
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, escalating issues when necessary
- Provide reporting to clients and leadership on project performance, risks, schedule, and budget status
- Manage project closeout activities, including lessons learned and continuous improvement for future T&D projects
- Stay current on power industry trends, grid resilience, distributed energy resources (DER), and electrification initiatives
- 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
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
- 7–10+ years of relevant post education experience
- Preferred in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Utility Industry or design experience with Overhead Distribution, Transmission, or Substation assets
- Strong understanding of utility operations, power systems engineering, and electrical distribution design
- Familiarity with NERC, IEEE standards, NEC codes, and utility regulatory requirements
- Experience with EPC project delivery, capital programs, and infrastructure projects within the energy sector
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills in complex utility environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills working with utilities, clients, regulators, and internal engineering teams
- Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera P6), financial tracking, and reporting systems
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams including engineering, design, procurement, and construction professionals
- Knowledge of QA/QC processes, risk management, and safety compliance in utility projects
- The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- PMI Certification (PMP)
Benefits
- Ability to work remotely or hybrid from any mutually acceptable location in the region.
- WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
- 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.
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