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WSP in the U.S. · 12 hours ago

Transmission Line Project Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

WSP is a leading company in the engineering sector, currently seeking a Transmission Line Project Manager for their Houston, TX office. The role involves overseeing project performance, managing technical and administrative components, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals 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

Play a contributing role in the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans

Develop the work breakdown structure (WBS) tasks and estimated costs

Establish the level 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

Contribute to performing margin analyses, establishing margin goals and risk contingencies

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 project metrics, estimated time-to-completion, cash management, and budgeted margin for a project or 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

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

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

Qualification

Project Management CertificationPower Delivery ExperienceProject Management TechniquesMS Office SuiteTechnical WritingAnalytical SkillsSelf-LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

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)

7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Transmission Line Industry

Sound understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and well-defined background and experience in project management

Well-developed analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management

Competent 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 effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally

Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

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

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