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WSP in the U.S. · 8 hours ago

Lead Project Manager

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

WSP is a leading company in the Earth and Environment sector, seeking a Project Manager to join their expanding Project Management group. The role involves managing all stages of project life cycles for earth and environment projects, ensuring client satisfaction and effective coordination among team members.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for managing budgets, scope, schedules, resourcing and client satisfaction while working closely with professionals from WSP’s teams across the United States and supported by trained project coordinators

Must be familiar with the project scope and objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member to effectively co-ordinate the activities of the team

Use project management tools, methods, and best practices to plan and manage projects in a way that aligns with the expectations of stakeholders and meet business needs

The role is client-facing, and strong interpersonal skills combined with direct communication, ethics and integrity is a must

Must be action-orientated, resourceful and has the ability to hold self and others accountable

Qualification

Environmental ConsultingRisk ManagementProject Financial TrackingProject ManagementMS ProjectP6 PrimaveraTeam ManagementClient ManagementWorkplace SafetyChange ManagementInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental, Business or related discipline

Minimum of 10 years of post-education work experience

Minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental / mining consulting industry

Minimum of 10 years work experience with private sector clients working in industries including, but not limited to, mining, environmental, manufacturing, power, aggregates, and/or water

Demonstrated experience with project financial tracking, and change management related to scopes of work

Understanding and adherence to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI)

Experience in identifying and mitigating against project risks and developing risk registers

Expertise in project planning, tracking and analysis (e.g., using MS Excel or similar programs)

Highly organized, adaptable, a developing leader, and calm under pressure

Experience in managing multi-discipline teams

Proven focus on the management of clients and subcontractors

Experience in the use of MS Project and/or P6 Primavera

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