THIS OPPORTUNITY
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Project Manager for our
Denver, CO office. We can also offer this position remotely from a mutually
acceptable location within the United States and must have the ability to travel
to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face-to-face meetings.
Provides high level technical project leadership, and guidance with managing the
administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned project(s) or
portfolio of projects 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 assigned project(s) that
are moderate and larger size/complexity and 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.
YOUR IMPACT
Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals and
subject matter experts 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.
Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules,
and resource plans.
Develop the work breakdown structure (WBS) tasks and estimated costs.
Establish and actively drive the appropriate levels 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.
Ensure and maintain a record of each review and the disposition of review
comments and all correspondence leaving the project.
Mentor project team members to support their growth and professional
development.
Perform margin analyses, establishing margin goals and risk contingencies.
Participate in 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.
Conduct and facilitate 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 an assigned portfolio of projects.
Oversee management of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change
management and control.
Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and
subcontracting requirements in a timely manner.
Maintain regular communications with the client including reporting on
monthly status, safety incidents, and major issues together with scope and
budget impacts.
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.
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).
10+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role
within our industry.
Proficient understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C
industry and strong background and experience in project management.
Highly proficient analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen
to bridge the business and project management.
Highly proficient with 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 proficient interpersonal and communication skills to interact
effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and
employees at all levels of the organization.
Strong self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting
readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work
environment.
Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to
senior-level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS
Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint),
technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing
project deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating resources and assertively
directing consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to consistently
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 work week.
Up to 25 % 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 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): $119,600 - $213,200
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): $111,200 - $186,100
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.