WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substations Project Manager for our
Fort Worth, TX, Denver, CO, Boise, ID, St. Louis, MO, Kansas City, MO, Columbus,
OH, Minneapolis, MN, Ann Arbor, MI offices, however, the selected candidate may
work from any mutually acceptable location within the United States.
Be involved in projects with our Project Management Team and be a part of a
growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their
challenges.
THIS OPPORTUNITY
Provides technical project supervision and leadership for high voltage (HV) and
extra‑high voltage (EHV) electrical substation projects, delivering guidance
across the administrative, commercial, and technical execution of assigned
utility‑scale power delivery and substation projects in accordance with WSP’s
core values, utility contracts, and client scope of services. Manages the
overall performance of assigned HV/EHV substation projects of moderate size and
complexity and/or local to regional scope, including oversight of project
financials, budgets, schedules, risk management, QA/QC, safety (OSHA/utility
safety standards), and client satisfaction. Ensures full adherence to
responsibilities throughout the substation project lifecycle, including proposal
development, project startup and planning, detailed engineering coordination,
procurement support, construction management, outage planning, testing,
commissioning, energization, reporting, and project closeout, with deliverables
meeting or exceeding corporate and client standards for safety, quality,
schedule, profitability, and operational performance within a power delivery and
electrical substation engineering environment.
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
Oversee and monitor cross‑functional engineering, design, and construction
teams delivering high voltage (HV) and extra‑high voltage (EHV) electrical
substation projects, including management of project budgets, labor hours,
cost tracking, material and equipment quantities (transformers, breakers,
protection & control, steel, foundations), deliverables, compliance
documentation, and fulfillment of utility and EPC contractual obligations
Play a contributing role in the development of HV/EHV substation project
proposals, including cost estimates, scopes of work, project schedules,
execution strategies, and resource plans for utility‑scale power delivery and
transmission & distribution (T&D) projects
Develop work breakdown structures (WBS) and cost-loaded schedules for
substation engineering, procurement, construction, outage planning, testing,
commissioning, and energization activities
Establish the level of technical and design review required for HV/EHV
substation projects, selecting appropriately qualified substation, protection
& control, civil/structural, and electrical engineering staff, and ensuring
compliance with QA/QC plans, utility standards, and regulatory requirements
Contribute to project margin analysis, establishment of margin targets, and
development of risk registers and contingency plans for high-risk utility and
substation construction environments
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 earned
value, cost performance, estimated time‑to‑completion, cash flow, invoicing,
and budgeted margin across individual HV substation projects or portfolios of
power delivery work
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, scheduling (CPM), cost control, and change
management for high voltage substation design and construction projects,
including management of scope changes and claims
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
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
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 (Electrical, Power Systems, Civil),
Engineering Technology, Science, or a related technical discipline, or
equivalent experience within an A/E/C, utility, EPC, or power delivery
engineering environment supporting HV/EHV substation projects
7–10 years of progressive post‑education experience in a project management
role delivering high voltage (HV) and/or extra‑high voltage (EHV) electrical
substation, transmission & distribution (T&D), or utility‑scale power
delivery projects
Demonstrated understanding of the project delivery lifecycle within the A/E/C
industry, with a well‑defined background in project management for electrical
substation engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning,
and energization
Well-developed analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to
bridge the business and project management
Competent critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills, including the ability
to assess technical, schedule, cost, and risk impacts using established
project management principles to achieve optimal outcomes on complex HV/EHV
substation projects
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with
others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally
Demonstrated self‑leadership and accountability, with strong attention to
detail, ability to multi‑task across concurrent HV substation projects, and
adaptability in a fast‑paced power delivery environment
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, while providing
guidance and leadership to junior project managers, engineers, and technical
staff, with strict adherence to QA/QC processes, utility standards, and
corporate quality systems
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
Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP)
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): $110,000-160,000
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): $110,000-160,000
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.
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.