THIS OPPORTUNITY
WSP is currently seeking a Renewables Power Delivery Project Manager to join the
Power & Energy Renewables Project Management department. The position is posted
in Denver, CO, but remote work is allowed from any location in the US (please
note desired location in the application).
The position will manage various types of renewables projects with a focus on
utility scale wind, solar, storage, and a combination of those. DER, microgrids,
EVs, and other similar grid-edge type projects will be a secondary focus. The
successful candidate will have a strong interest in renewables work, including
High-Voltage Interconnects, and a desire to be a key team member dedicated to
growing WSP’s Renewables Project Portfolio.
YOUR IMPACT
The successful candidate will manage the technical and financial aspects of
Renewables (wind, solar, and BESS) projects, establish and grow client
relationships, and market WSP's Renewables services to existing and new
clients throughout the US.
The successful candidate will have a technical background in grid-scale
renewables projects and will take an active role in coordinating with
internal engineering teams needed to execute project work.
Promote company culture and manage internal and external relationships
Lead the project planning process including initiation, design, engineering,
material procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
Manage project implementation including project schedule, project budget, and
the project resources including external vendors and contractors
Collaborate with and provide leadership and mentoring to the project design
teams
Stay technically engaged in aspects of projects that align with candidate’s
experience and interest
Identify key clients and take a lead role in sales and developing those
client relationships
This position will include travel to meet with clients throughout the US and
occasionally internationally
Demonstrated Project Management skills should include CPM scheduling, budget
and cost analysis, managing project teams, as well as proposal writing,
client marketing/sales, and project presentations
Responsible for metrics tracking, associated reporting to stakeholders, and
compliance with regulatory, corporate, and department procedures during all
phases of the project
Collaborate with professionals and leadership from a variety of disciplines
to provide “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients.
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 or 15+ years of relevant post
education experience in a project management role within our industry.
5 + years of applicable industry experience as a Project Engineer or Project
Manager in the electric utility or renewables market
Advanced experience includes small- to medium-scale project management,
and/or project lead engineering experience on large/complex projects
Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required
General understanding of both medium- and high-voltage portions of renewables
projects
Experience in winning and executing competitive bid work
Client relationship building experience
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by
WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a
variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
8 + years of experience leading projects as a Project Engineer or Project
Manager in the medium or high voltage electrical industry
Solar, wind, and/or storage focused project management and client development
experience
Familiarity with renewables developers or EPC contractors
Professional Engineer (PE) registration and/or Project Management
Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
Master’s Degree is preferred.
Essential project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAP-M).
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): $168,900 - $320,000
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): $149,200- $282,000
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.