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WSP is seeking an experienced Power & Energy Project Manager to lead EHV Transmission and Substation projects across the U.S. This role involves managing project delivery from proposal to closeout, including budgeting, scheduling, cost control, and client relationship management. The successful candidate will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure projects meet safety, quality, and profitability standards. This position offers remote flexibility with periodic travel to client and WSP offices.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am excited to apply for the Power & Energy Project Manager position at WSP. With over a decade of experience managing EHV transmission and substation projects, I have a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. My expertise in project controls, client relationship management, and cross-functional leadership aligns perfectly with the requirements of this role. I am particularly drawn to WSP's commitment to safety and innovation, and I am eager to contribute to your Power & Energy Program Management Office.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sample interview questions
In my previous role, I managed a 345kV transmission line project with a $50M budget, coordinating design, procurement, and construction. I implemented rigorous schedule tracking and risk mitigation, resulting in on-time delivery and high client satisfaction.
I proactively monitor project performance against baselines. If an issue arises, I analyze root causes, develop corrective action plans, and communicate transparently with stakeholders to address impact and adjust forecasts.
I once had a client with changing priorities. I scheduled regular check-ins, documented all scope changes, and negotiated trade-offs to keep the project aligned. This built trust and led to a contract extension.
Safety is a core priority. I enforce compliance with regulations, conduct regular site audits, and foster a culture where workers feel empowered to report hazards. I also ensure safety plans are integrated into every phase.
Each has merits, but I find EPC particularly effective for large energy projects because it provides single-point accountability. I have managed EPC contracts and coordinated with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to streamline execution.
WSP is seeking a Power & Energy Project Manager for our Power & Energy Program Management Office in New York, NY. The following locations will also be considered: Freeport, ME; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Fort Wayne, IN; Oakland, CA; Fayetteville, AR; Tulsa, OK; Columbus, OH; Vancouver, WA; Portland, OR and Omaha, NE. The successful candidate may work 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.
This Opportunity
This position provides high level technical project leadership, and guidance with managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of EHV Transmission and Substation 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). Responsible 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
- Coordinate and communicate with all levels of management and disciplines throughout the project life cycle to support project cost and schedule objectives, both internally and within the client’s systems.
- Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans
- Oversee management of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control.
- Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical leads, and business leaders, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget and mitigation strategies.
- Be the face of WSP for the client. Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with client by understanding their needs, providing tailored solutions, and ensuring consistent communication to drive satisfaction and retention.
- Adherence to proven processes and ability to develop new processes to standardize procedures.
- Adhere to safety regulations and enforce project safety standards
- 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 (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Project Management or Construction Management), Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience within an A/E/C firm, utility, EPC, or power delivery consulting environment.
- 10+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.
- Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process and strong background and experience in project management. Experience managing projects through a variety of delivery models (DBB, EPC, PDB).
- Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
- Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
- Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits.
- Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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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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.
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.
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