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POWER Engineers lists this Senior Project Manager opportunity in workfromhome, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently initiating a search for a Senior Project Manager for our Portland, OR office. This is currently a remote role requiring travel to client’s office and project sites as required. Be involved in projects with our Program Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
Provides high level technical project leadership, and guidance with managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned project(s) or portfolio of high voltage electric power projects including transmission, substation, and distribution projects 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 assigned project(s) that are moderate and larger size/complexity and regional in scope, and includes oversight for 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 safety, execution, profitability, and operational purpose.
Your Impact
Lead the project planning process including initiation, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, outage planning (local and regional), testing, commissioning, and project close-out.
Responsible for successful management of project metrics including cost and schedule controls, document management, risk management, ROW services, public involvement, procurement management, materials management, environmental management, safety management, and construction management.
Capable of identifying and securing new business including client development, proposal coordination and preparation, client presentations, negotiations, and project execution.
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.
Establish and actively drive the appropriate levels of technical review required for the project, selecting appropriately qualified staff to perform the required reviews, and adherence to the QA/QC plan, as applicable.
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
10+ years of relevant post-education experience in a project management role in large-scale project management or project engineer experience with high voltage electric power projects including generation, transmission, substation, and distribution projects.
A variety of experience is required, however extensive experience in transmission, and substation projects is desired (i.e. not the vast majority in distribution).
Ten (10) + years of relevant experience in the management of large-scale projects or large portfolios with the familiarity of project/portfolio-related tools and management processes.
Solid understanding of core components of electric utility technical systems, project flows, and operational processes.
Experienced with leading large teams of employees, customers, partner companies, and subcontractors on high-voltage electric power supply projects.
Experienced with marketing/selling, client presentations, and negotiations within the electric power industry.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Essential project management certification required (e.g., PMP, CAP-M)
Master’s Degree in Engineering
Disclaimer
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
WSP Benefits
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): $130,000-$220,000
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.
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Consulting and Engineering
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Worksite address
workfromhome, OR, 97204, US
Who can apply
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