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WSP

Power Delivery Project Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

... startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited ... climate. As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class ...

WSP

Power & Energy Project Manager

Houston, TX · On-site +1

... startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited ... climate. Your Impact * Provide PM leadership for larger scale/more complex projects ensuring ...

WSP

Senior Substation Project Manager

Houston, TX · On-site +1

... startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited ... climate. As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class ...

WSP

Senior Substation Project Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

... startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited ... climate. As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class ...

WSP

Power & Energy Project Manager

Tulsa, OK · On-site +1

... startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited ... climate. Your Impact * Provide PM leadership for larger scale/more complex projects ensuring ...

WSP

Power & Energy Project Manager

Tulsa, OK · On-site

... startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited ... climate. Your Impact * Provide PM leadership for larger scale/more complex projects ensuring ...

WSP

Senior Transmission Line Project Manager

Austin, TX · On-site +1

... startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited ... climate. As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class ...

WSP

Senior Transmission Line Project Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

... startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited ... climate. As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class ...

WSP

Power & Energy Project Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

... startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited ... climate. Your Impact * Provide PM leadership for larger scale/more complex projects ensuring ...

Munters

Service Project Manager

... Leader in Climate Solutions Munters is a global leader in energy-efficient climate control ... Support startup, commissioning, and field troubleshooting * Coordinate with engineering, sales, and ...

Munters

Service Project Manager

$82K/yr

... Climate Solutions Munters is a global leader in energy-efficient climate control systems for ... Support startup, commissioning, and field troubleshooting * Coordinate with engineering, sales, and ...

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A Climate Startup Project Manager oversees and coordinates projects within early-stage companies focused on climate solutions. Their responsibilities include planning, executing, and monitoring projects aimed at reducing environmental impact, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring that project goals align with the company’s mission. They also handle budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communications while navigating the unique challenges and fast-paced environment of a startup. This role requires strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills, as well as knowledge of sustainability and climate-related technologies.

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To thrive as a Climate Startup Project Manager, you need a strong background in project management, sustainability principles, and experience in the climate or clean tech sector, often supported by a relevant degree and project management certification (e.g., PMP). Familiarity with project management software (such as Asana or Trello), data analysis tools, and climate-focused reporting systems is typically required. Exceptional leadership, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving skills help drive innovation and maintain team cohesion in a fast-paced startup environment. These skills enable effective project delivery, alignment with climate impact goals, and successful scaling of climate solutions.

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Climate Startup Project Managers often navigate the challenge of driving innovative solutions while ensuring projects adhere to evolving environmental regulations and industry standards. This requires staying updated on local and international compliance requirements, collaborating closely with legal and sustainability teams, and integrating compliance checks into agile project workflows. Balancing these factors is essential to avoid costly delays and to build credibility with stakeholders and investors. Proactive communication and continuous learning are key strategies to manage these complexities effectively.

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Power Delivery Project Manager

Austin, TX • On-site

WSP
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees
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Re-posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description


WSP is seeking a Power Delivery - Project Manager for our Power & Energy Management Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing technical, schedules, quality, and financial aspects of Power and Energy Substation and/or Transmission Line engineering projects, managing and developing client relationships, and marketing WSP's Power Delivery services to existing and new clients, particularly in the South and Southwest Region. This position will be based out of Houston, TX, Austin, TX or Fort Worth, TX with the ability to work remotely from any mutually acceptable location. You must have the ability to travel to a WSP and/or Client office for periodic face-to-face meetings.
This Opportunity
Provides project management for the development, execution, management, control and monitoring of high voltage and EHV substation and/or transmission line engineering projects in support of company, regional, and national business line goals. Ensures responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase, planning and project startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds corporate and client project excellence and delivery standards. Provides innovation, administration, and pragmatic direction to address current and future project management challenges in a rapidly changing and complex business and operations climate.
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.
Your Impact
  • Provide PM leadership for small/medium/large scale/more complex high voltage and EHV Substation and/or Transmission Line engineering projects ensuring support for preparing and overseeing project detailed design, budgets, forecasts, margins and KPIs, monitoring external events and risk contingencies, ensuring satisfactory performance, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the project or assigned portfolio of assigned project(s) as defined in the contract and client's expectations.
  • Develop and foster effective strategies to engage project stakeholders at all levels, maintain effective relationships, and report on project progress.
  • Provide guidance with pursuit/initiation activities for projects meeting defined criteria or risk profile; including "Go / No-Go" decisions, contract reviews, risk mitigation strategies, pricing reviews, etc.
  • May participate, and at times, lead the contract negotiations and client presentations
  • 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.
  • Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.
  • Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff.
  • Ensure updates occur with system and process documentation including: Risk (REF/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project Safety (PSP), and Communications Plan where applicable.
  • Lead project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with area/technical managers to address project resource and subcontracting requirements in a timely manner.
  • Maintain regular communications with the client including reporting on monthly status, safety incidents, and major issues together with scope and budget impacts.
  • Participate in and oversee problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and potential solutions. Assist with developing project recovery plans.
  • Ensure regular project reporting and updates are provided to clients, technical areas, and business unit managers, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget.
  • Complete formal project closeout activities, along with facilitating and documenting a lessons-learned meeting with key project staff.
  • Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide "trusted advisor" service and future ready solutions for clients.
  • 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management or other related field within the Power & Energy Market.
  • 12 years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within the Power Delivery/Utility Industry
  • Minimum of 5 years applicable industry experience working and/or providing engineering services for IOUs, IPPs, Co-Ops, Munis, Construction Contractors, 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 substation and/or transmission line type projects.
  • Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required, including:
    • Contract Management
    • External and Internal Team Meeting Management
    • Earned Value Management
    • Change Management
    • Risk Management
    • Schedule Management (this includes experience with CPM project schedules such as Primavera P6 or equivalent)
    • 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 exists.
  • 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.
  • Occasional travel is required and travel frequency will depend on client and project-specific requirements.

About Us
About WSP
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.
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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.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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