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WSP in the U.S. · 7 hours ago

Senior Project Manager

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm, currently seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Portland, OR office. The role involves providing high-level technical project leadership and managing the components of high voltage electric power projects, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Lead the project planning process including initiation, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, outage planning (local and regional), testing, commissioning, and project close-out
Responsible for successful management of project metrics including cost and schedule controls, document management, risk management, ROW services, public involvement, procurement management, materials management, environmental management, safety management, and construction management
Capable of identifying and securing new business including client development, proposal coordination and preparation, client presentations, negotiations, and project execution
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
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
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

Qualification

High Voltage ProjectsClient DevelopmentProject ManagementPMP CertificationEngineering DegreeSafety ManagementTeam LeadershipNegotiation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm
10+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role in large-scale project management or project engineer experience with high voltage electric power projects including generation, transmission, substation, and distribution projects
A variety of experience is required, however extensive experience in transmission, and substation projects is desired (i.e. not the vast majority in distribution)
Ten (10) + years of relevant experience in the management of large-scale projects or large portfolios with the familiarity of project/portfolio-related tools and management processes
Solid understanding of core components of electric utility technical systems, project flows, and operational processes
Experienced with leading large teams of employees, customers, partner companies, and subcontractors on high-voltage electric power supply projects
Experienced with marketing/selling, client presentations, and negotiations within the electric power industry
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred

Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M)
Master's Degree in Engineering

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lewis (Lou) Cornell
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Esposito
Chief Financial Officer
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