WSP in the U.S.
Power Testing and Energization Project Manager
WSP in the U.S., Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
Power Testing and Energization Project Manager
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WSP is seeking 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 full‑time from 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. The position will manage various types of testing projects including distribution, transmission and substation projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the project planning process including initiation, engineering involvement, construction coordination, testing and commissioning, and final project close‑out
Manage project implementation including schedule, budget and resources, including external vendors and contractors
Serve as the primary project authority for assigned personnel on major project‑related issues
Direct project team and lead the project management process
Track metrics, report to stakeholders and ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate and departmental procedures during all project phases
Play a significant role in business development and prepare proposals
Develop scope of work criteria, budgets, schedules and related project documents
Manage testing services on electric utility systems from 15kV to 765kV 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 constructionli>
Travel regionally (and, when required, nationally) to meet client and project needs
Promote company culture and manage internal and external relationships
Manage status reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable and unbilled amounts for each project
Work primarily with PTE, but may also interface with all POWER Business Units based on the nature of a particular project
Demonstrated project management skills should include CPM scheduling, budgeting, cost analysis, team management, proposal writing, client marketing and project presentations
Required Qualifications
Ten (10)+ 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 – engineering, electrical, civil or structural preferred
Experience with large‑scale project management or project lead engineering on large/complex electrical projects
Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools
Familiarity with utility processes and experience managing testing and commissioning projects
Successful track record of leading project teams
Working knowledge of industry‑standard testing requirements
Experience interfacing with clients both internally and externally
Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and project estimating
Good understanding of project management techniques and approaches
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
Eight (8)+ years of experience leading projects as a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the electric utility environment
A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Professional Engineer registration
Existing relationships with regional electrical utilities that can be leveraged to market testing services
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life coverage, 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 (not including additional compensation such as bonuses, 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 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.
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?
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 will become the property of WSP and no fee or compensation will be owed to the recruiter or agency.
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Power Testing and Energization Project Manager
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WSP in the U.S.
WSP is seeking 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 full‑time from 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. The position will manage various types of testing projects including distribution, transmission and substation projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the project planning process including initiation, engineering involvement, construction coordination, testing and commissioning, and final project close‑out
Manage project implementation including schedule, budget and resources, including external vendors and contractors
Serve as the primary project authority for assigned personnel on major project‑related issues
Direct project team and lead the project management process
Track metrics, report to stakeholders and ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate and departmental procedures during all project phases
Play a significant role in business development and prepare proposals
Develop scope of work criteria, budgets, schedules and related project documents
Manage testing services on electric utility systems from 15kV to 765kV 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 constructionli>
Travel regionally (and, when required, nationally) to meet client and project needs
Promote company culture and manage internal and external relationships
Manage status reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable and unbilled amounts for each project
Work primarily with PTE, but may also interface with all POWER Business Units based on the nature of a particular project
Demonstrated project management skills should include CPM scheduling, budgeting, cost analysis, team management, proposal writing, client marketing and project presentations
Required Qualifications
Ten (10)+ 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 – engineering, electrical, civil or structural preferred
Experience with large‑scale project management or project lead engineering on large/complex electrical projects
Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools
Familiarity with utility processes and experience managing testing and commissioning projects
Successful track record of leading project teams
Working knowledge of industry‑standard testing requirements
Experience interfacing with clients both internally and externally
Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and project estimating
Good understanding of project management techniques and approaches
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
Eight (8)+ years of experience leading projects as a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the electric utility environment
A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Professional Engineer registration
Existing relationships with regional electrical utilities that can be leveraged to market testing services
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life coverage, 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 (not including additional compensation such as bonuses, 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 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.
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?
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 will become the property of WSP and no fee or compensation will be owed to the recruiter or agency.
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