WSP in the U.S.
Power Testing and Energization Project Manager
WSP in the U.S., Saint Louis, Michigan, United States, 48880
Power Testing and Energization Project Manager
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About This Opportunity WSP seeks a Project Manager to manage projects for our Power Testing and Energization (PTE) group within the POWER Delivery Department. This position is posted in multiple Regional Office Locations with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location. The candidate selected for this position may work remotely full‑time at a location other than a WSP designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a WSP office for periodic meetings.
Your Impact We are looking for candidates with strong business acumen, business development experience (must be a Seller/Doer) and a solid background in electrical testing and commissioning. This is a fast‑paced role working on several short‑term or long‑term projects that may last from a day to several weeks or months in duration. The position will manage various types of testing projects including distribution, transmission and substation projects.
Responsibilities
Lead the project planning process including initiation, engineering involvement, construction coordination, testing and commissioning, and final project close‑out
Manage project implementation including project schedule, project budget and the project resources including external vendors and contractors
Serve as the primary project authority for assigned project personnel on major project‑related issues
Direct project team and lead the project management process
Responsible for metrics tracking and associated reporting to stakeholders, and compliance with regulatory, corporate and department procedures during all phases of the project
Take a significant role in business development and preparing proposals
Develop scope of work criteria, budgets, schedules, and related project documents
Manage testing services on electric utility systems from 15 kV to 765 kV class
Provide internal mentoring and leadership to junior team members
Lead project teams in a matrixed reporting environment
Organize internal and external project status meetings
Interface with other POWER divisions as necessary (studies, substations, industrial, government, distribution, or construction)
This position will require travel, mostly regionally, with some national clients
Promote company culture and manage internal and external relationships
Manage status reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable and unbilled for each project
Work primarily with PTE, but may also interface with all POWER Business Units, based on the nature of any particular project
Manage local travel to regional clients and may also include nationwide travel
Demonstrated Project Management skills should include CPM scheduling, budget and cost analysis, managing project teams, as well as proposal writing, client marketing, and project presentations
Required Qualifications
Ten (10) or more years of professional experience in construction, testing and commissioning, and/or electric power and communications industry
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent industry‑related experience) from an accredited university is required – engineering, Electrical, Civil or Structural preferred
Relevant experience includes large‑scale project management, and/or project lead engineering experience on large/complex electrical projects
Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools
Must be familiar with utility processes and have experience managing testing and commissioning projects
Must have a successful track record of leading project teams
Must have a working knowledge of industry‑standard testing requirements
Must have a successful track record of interfacing with clients both internally and externally
Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and project estimating
Must have a good understanding of project management techniques and approaches
Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent industry‑related experience) from an accredited university is required – engineering, Electrical, Civil or Structural preferred
Ten (10) or more years of professional experience in construction, testing and commissioning, and/or electric power and communications industry
Eight (8) or more years of experience leading projects as a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the electric utility environment
Relevant experience includes large‑scale project management, and/or project lead engineering experience on large/complex electrical projects
A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Professional Engineer registration
Existing relationships with regional electrical utilities that can be leveraged to market testing services
WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Base Salary Range: $150,000.00 – $225,000.00 per year. This range is displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations and does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.
About WSP 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 building, 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. 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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Power Testing and Energization Project Manager
role at
WSP in the U.S.
About This Opportunity WSP seeks a Project Manager to manage projects for our Power Testing and Energization (PTE) group within the POWER Delivery Department. This position is posted in multiple Regional Office Locations with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location. The candidate selected for this position may work remotely full‑time at a location other than a WSP designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a WSP office for periodic meetings.
Your Impact We are looking for candidates with strong business acumen, business development experience (must be a Seller/Doer) and a solid background in electrical testing and commissioning. This is a fast‑paced role working on several short‑term or long‑term projects that may last from a day to several weeks or months in duration. The position will manage various types of testing projects including distribution, transmission and substation projects.
Responsibilities
Lead the project planning process including initiation, engineering involvement, construction coordination, testing and commissioning, and final project close‑out
Manage project implementation including project schedule, project budget and the project resources including external vendors and contractors
Serve as the primary project authority for assigned project personnel on major project‑related issues
Direct project team and lead the project management process
Responsible for metrics tracking and associated reporting to stakeholders, and compliance with regulatory, corporate and department procedures during all phases of the project
Take a significant role in business development and preparing proposals
Develop scope of work criteria, budgets, schedules, and related project documents
Manage testing services on electric utility systems from 15 kV to 765 kV class
Provide internal mentoring and leadership to junior team members
Lead project teams in a matrixed reporting environment
Organize internal and external project status meetings
Interface with other POWER divisions as necessary (studies, substations, industrial, government, distribution, or construction)
This position will require travel, mostly regionally, with some national clients
Promote company culture and manage internal and external relationships
Manage status reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable and unbilled for each project
Work primarily with PTE, but may also interface with all POWER Business Units, based on the nature of any particular project
Manage local travel to regional clients and may also include nationwide travel
Demonstrated Project Management skills should include CPM scheduling, budget and cost analysis, managing project teams, as well as proposal writing, client marketing, and project presentations
Required Qualifications
Ten (10) or more years of professional experience in construction, testing and commissioning, and/or electric power and communications industry
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent industry‑related experience) from an accredited university is required – engineering, Electrical, Civil or Structural preferred
Relevant experience includes large‑scale project management, and/or project lead engineering experience on large/complex electrical projects
Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools
Must be familiar with utility processes and have experience managing testing and commissioning projects
Must have a successful track record of leading project teams
Must have a working knowledge of industry‑standard testing requirements
Must have a successful track record of interfacing with clients both internally and externally
Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and project estimating
Must have a good understanding of project management techniques and approaches
Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent industry‑related experience) from an accredited university is required – engineering, Electrical, Civil or Structural preferred
Ten (10) or more years of professional experience in construction, testing and commissioning, and/or electric power and communications industry
Eight (8) or more years of experience leading projects as a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the electric utility environment
Relevant experience includes large‑scale project management, and/or project lead engineering experience on large/complex electrical projects
A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Professional Engineer registration
Existing relationships with regional electrical utilities that can be leveraged to market testing services
WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Base Salary Range: $150,000.00 – $225,000.00 per year. This range is displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations and does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.
About WSP 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 building, 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. 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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