Senior Technical Manager, Project Management

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management or other related field within the Power & Energy Market
• •10+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Utility Industry
• •Minimum of 7 years applicable industry experience working and/or providing engineering services for IOUs, IPPs, Co-Ops, Munis, etc.
• •Minimum of 5 years of experience leading engineering and/or construction teams on medium to large electrical utility scale clients for high voltage and/or extra high voltage transmission line type projects
• •Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required, including: Contract Management
• •Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required, including: External and Internal Team Meeting Management
• •Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required, including: Earned Value Management
• •Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required, including: Change Management
• •Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required, including: Risk Management
• •Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required, including: Schedule Management (this includes experience with CPM project schedules such as Primavera P6 or equivalent)
• •Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required, including: Financial Management
• •Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process within the Power Delivery/Utility industry and strong background and experience in project management
• •Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management
• •Advanced proficiency with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes
• •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
• •Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• •Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs
• •You must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face to face meetings

Desired Qualifications

• •Master's Degree in Engineering
• •Essential project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAP-M)
• •PE License