Senior Project Manager

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Project Manager to join our Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. Additional WSP USA office to be considered including Baltimore, MD. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world's energy transition. And we need your help.

With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized onTIME's list of the world's best companies and Fortune's Change the World list.

As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

The qualified candidate may serve as project manager on a single large project or several smaller projects concurrently. This position requires discretion and independent judgment in the execution of projects.

Your Impact

• Project Proposal and budget development
• Managing large budget Generation Projects for multiple disciplines
• Responsible for the execution, coordination, schedule, and maintaining integrity of assigned projects, including compliance with contractual requirements, as well as acceptable engineering/design practices and quality control
• Responsible for maintaining corporate and generation division quality procedures
• Must be able to organize and manage projects to meet or exceed the scheduled time frame, budget, and other related goals
• Will regularly interact with clients, so must be able to communicate effectively and resolve technical and commercial project issues
• The candidate will be responsible for business development, developing proposals, and making presentations
• 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.
• Projects may be domestic or international so some travel may be required

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 12+ years of related work experience
• Experience in the EPC industry with a focus on power plant design work
• Experience in a wide range of power plant technologies is valued including biomass, municipal waste, geothermal, hydrogen production and applications, carbon capture, BESS, hydro, wind, solar, gas-fired and/or coal - subject matter expertise is less important than the ability to lead and manage complex projects
• Good understanding of commercial terms and conditions and ability to negotiate the same
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication skills and team player
• Proven ability to estimate, scope, schedule, and budget projects and keep projects on track in all these areas post-award
• Commitment to high-quality work and maintaining the professional reputation and client relationships that bring repeat business
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Licensed Engineer

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