Project Manager - Senior Technical Manager (Remote)

WSP•Vancouver, OR

1d•Remote

About The Position

This Opportunity POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently initiating a search for a Project Manager (PM) for our Power Delivery NERC compliance team. This position is posted in multiple office locations with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location. Be involved in projects with our Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for working with our project management team, engineering teams, and directly with clients to manage business development among existing and new clients targeting NERC compliance services. Depending on candidate experience, responsibilities can include a mix of project engineering (technical team leadership), project management, or project execution (engineering). Project Management duties include leading the financial aspects of power delivery projects, managing and developing client relationships, and marketing POWER's power delivery services to existing and new clients in those same markets. Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals and subject matter experts to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, deliverables, compliance documentation, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the project(s) as defined in the contract. Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans. Maintain regular communications with the client including reporting on monthly status, safety incidents, and major issues together with scope and budget impacts. Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area, and business unit managers, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget. 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. Other responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: This position will have travel, both locally to regional clients and for site visits generally within the US, however, there will be an emphasis on the use of modern connectivity to minimize travel Demonstrated project management skills should include CPM scheduling, budget and cost analysis, managing project teams, proposal writing, client marketing, and project presentations Who You Are

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm
Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M)
10+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry
Relevant experience includes small- to medium-scale project management, or project lead engineering experience on projects
Familiarity with NERC Reliability Standards across all Operations & Planning (O&P) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), including, but not limited to, CIP, EOP, FAC, MOD, PRC, TPL, and VAR. Experience executing or leading studies for one or more of these standards
Familiarity with utilities, developers, operators, and renewable companies subject to NERC
Knowledge of substation and grid operation as they relate to the above listed
Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating resources and assertively directing consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to consistently complete tasks competently and efficiently
Candidate must have good English verbal and written communication skills and work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment
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
Demonstrated project management skills should include CPM scheduling, budget and cost analysis, managing project teams, proposal writing, client marketing, and project presentations

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering
Experience in protective relaying, SCADA, substation communications, cybersecurity, transmission planning, or other studies is beneficial, but not required

Responsibilities

working with our project management team, engineering teams, and directly with clients to manage business development among existing and new clients targeting NERC compliance services
leading the financial aspects of power delivery projects
managing and developing client relationships
marketing POWER's power delivery services to existing and new clients in those same markets
Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals and subject matter experts to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, deliverables, compliance documentation, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the project(s) as defined in the contract
Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans
Maintain regular communications with the client including reporting on monthly status, safety incidents, and major issues together with scope and budget impacts
Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area, and business unit managers, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget
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