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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Power Delivery Project Manager

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

WSP USA is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, currently seeking a Power Delivery Project Manager for their Freeport, ME office. The role involves providing technical project leadership, managing project components, and ensuring client satisfaction while overseeing project lifecycle activities and mentoring team members.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Project Management CertificationAnalytical SkillsTechnical WritingBachelor’s DegreeMS Office ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingSelf-leadershipMulti-taskingCommunication SkillsProblem-solving 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 within our industry

Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M)

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

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements