Project Manager - Power Delivery
WSP · New Orleans
WSP is seeking a Project Manager for our Power Delivery Project Management team located in New Orleans, LA; Houston, TX; or Baton Rouge, LA.
The candidate may work from a mutually acceptable location within the region and must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face-to-face meetings.
This Opportunity
Provides technical, administrative, and commercial project management leadership for the delivery of Power Delivery projects, including electric transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure, in accordance with WSP’s core values, established project management methodologies, and the contractual scope of services agreed upon with utility and energy sector clients. Responsible for the overall performance of assigned Power Delivery projects of moderate size and complexity and/or local to regional scope, including oversight of project financials, budgets, forecasting, earned value, schedules (CPM), technical execution, client satisfaction, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), health and safety, and risk management. Ensures full adherence to responsibilities across the end‑to‑end project lifecycle—including proposal development, project startup and planning, engineering coordination, procurement support, construction execution, reporting, and project closeout—with deliverables documented, governed, and audited to meet or exceed corporate standards for safety, execution excellence, profitability, regulatory compliance, and operational performance within a Power Delivery and utility infrastructure environment.
Your Impact
Oversee and lead cross‑functional Power Delivery project teams (engineering, design, construction, project controls, and support staff) to execute mid‑level and concurrent transmission, distribution, and substation projects, including management of project budgets, hours and expenses, labor and material quantities, equipment costs, deliverables, compliance documentation, and contractual obligations in accordance with utility, EPC, and client contracts.
Contribute to the development of Power Delivery project proposals, including cost estimates, scopes of work, schedules (CPM), execution strategies, and resource plans supporting utility capital programs.
Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), task sequencing, and cost-loaded estimates to support schedule control, forecasting, and earned value management (EVM).
Establish and enforce the appropriate level of technical, constructability, and design reviews, selecting qualified engineering and discipline leads, and ensuring compliance with QA/QC programs, utility standards, and WSP quality plans
Support margin analysis, profitability forecasting, and contingency planning, establishing margin targets, risk allowances, and mitigation strategies across assigned Power Delivery projects or portfolios.
Coordinate and assist with the technical and commercial aspects of contract negotiations, scope alignment, client presentations, and execution meetings with IOUs, IPPs, cooperatives, and public power clients.
Develop, maintain, and update Project Initiation and governance documentation, including Risk Registers (REF/RMP), Project Management Plans (PMP), Project Quality Plans (QP), Project Safety Plans (PSP), and Communications Plans, in accordance with WSP and client requirements.
Participate in and lead project kick‑off, safety, and execution alignment meetings with key internal and external stakeholders to confirm roles, responsibilities, and delivery expectations.
Collaborate closely with Project Accounting and Finance teams to monitor project performance metrics, including estimated time‑to‑completion, cash flow, invoicing, accounts receivable (AR), unbilled revenue, and budgeted margin for individual projects or Power Delivery portfolios.
Oversee project controls functions, including budgeting, forecasting, CPM scheduling, cost control, change management, and risk management, ensuring alignment with project execution plans.
Coordinate with area, technical, and resource managers to address staffing, specialty expertise, subcontracting, and vendor support needs in a timely manner across Power Delivery projects.
Proactively identify, communicate, and escalate Health & Safety incidents, regulatory issues, and significant client concerns to senior project management and leadership, in accordance with WSP safety and governance requirements.
Participate in and support problem project and recovery reviews, providing root‑cause analysis, corrective action recommendations, and recovery planning input to leadership and stakeholders.
Provide regular, structured project reporting to clients, technical leadership, and business unit managers, identifying emerging risks, scope changes, schedule impacts, and budget variances.
Monitor and manage accounts receivable (AR), unbilled revenue, and cash flow, coordinating corrective actions with project accounting, finance, and client teams as needed.
Coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to support purchase order closeout, vendor performance, and supplier agreement completion. [
Complete formal project closeout activities, including financial closeout, documentation archiving, client acceptance, and lessons‑learned workshops to drive continuous improvement.
Maintain current knowledge of project management methodologies, PMAP standards, utility delivery practices, and Power Delivery industry trends.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, project risks, client commitments, and professional conduct, in accordance with WSP’s Code of Conduct and corporate policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical), Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience within an A/E/C firm, utility, EPC, or power delivery consulting environment.
7–10 years of progressive post‑education experience in a project management role, preferably supporting power delivery, transmission & distribution (T&D), substation, or utility capital projects.
Sound understanding of the project delivery lifecycle within the A/E/C and utility industries, including proposal development, project initiation, engineering coordination, procurement support, construction execution, commissioning, and project closeout, with a well‑defined background in Power Delivery project management.
Well‑developed analytical, organizational, and project controls skills, with demonstrated business and commercial acumen to bridge financial performance, risk management, and technical execution.
Competent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to apply project management principles, schedule and cost analysis, forecasting, and risk‑based decision‑making to achieve optimal Power Delivery project outcomes
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and persuasively with utility clients (IOUs, IPPs, Co‑Ops, Munis), subcontractors, consultants, and internal leadership.
Demonstrated self‑leadership and accountability, with strong attention to detail, quality, multitasking, and adaptability in a dynamic Power Delivery and utility project environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, while providing technical guidance and leadership to junior project managers, engineers, and support staff, with strict adherence to QA/QC, safety, and delivery standards.
Competency in technical writing, project documentation, office automation, and project management software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), scheduling tools, and Power Delivery PM platforms.
Demonstrated effectiveness coordinating project resources and directing consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of Power Delivery project tasks.
Proven commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental compliance, including adherence to WSP health and safety programs, drug/alcohol policies, and harassment‑free workplace standards.
Ability to support project‑driven schedules, including extended hours or outage‑related work periods, as required for utility and Power Delivery projects.
Willingness and ability to perform occasional travel to support client engagement, project sites, and regional Power Delivery initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering.
Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M).
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 focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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