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Power Delivery Assistant Project Manager

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Power Delivery Assistant Project Manager. This position is posted in our Syracuse, NY office but the selected candidate may work remotely from a mutually acceptable location in the region. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Project Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Provides assistance with managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned power delivery project(s) in accordance with WSP's core values and the level of project services agreed upon in the contract by WSP and the client(s). Tasks include responsibility for the overall performance of the assigned project(s) including financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule. Ensures that responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase, project startup and planning, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable corporate standards for execution, profitability, quality, safety, and operational purpose.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery 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!

Participate in the development of power delivery project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.

Participate in developing the work breakdown structure (WBS) tasks and estimated costs.

Update documentation within designated systems and processes, including: Risk (REF/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project Safety (PSP), and Communications Plan as necessary.

Assist with facilitating project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.

Work collaboratively with Project Accounting to assist with monitoring and tracking project metrics, estimated time-to-completion, cash management, and budgeted margin for a project or an assigned portfolio of projects.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control.

Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and subcontractor requirements in a timely manner.

Assist with overseeing subcontractors, and coordinating supplier submissions, invoices, and payments.

Participate in problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and potential solutions to leadership and other stakeholders.

Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area, and business unit managers.

Complete formal project closeout activities, along with conducting and documenting a lessons-learned meeting with key project staff.

Develop sufficient financial acumen to understand project financial data.

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.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.

5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience within the power delivery/utility industry.

Understanding of project delivery process within the power delivery industry and defined background and experience in project management.

Competent analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.

Capable 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.

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally.

Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

Works independently with minimal oversight and strict adherence to QA/QC.

Well-developed with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.

Effective at coordinating resources, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to complete tasks competently and efficiently.

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.

Master's Degree in Engineering.

Working towards project management certification (e.g., PMP)

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $100,000 - $130,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.