Project Manager- Power & Energy

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Manager- Power & Energy in our Power & Energy team in Amarillo, TX. This role advances the successful delivery of large, complex, and high-risk projects by leading the design and execution of integrated project risk strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of robust project risk management frameworks tailored to the complexity and scale of major capital and infrastructure programs
• Collaborates with program directors, project managers, and technical leads to assess critical risk exposures across financial, schedule, technical, regulatory, and reputational domains
• Facilitates high-level risk identification and evaluation workshops using structured tools and scenario-based techniques
• Oversees the preparation and validation of quantitative risk analyses, including probabilistic simulations and risk-adjusted forecasts
• Advises on contingency requirements, escalation protocols, and mitigation strategies to support project governance and financial planning
• Monitors risk response actions across multiple disciplines and ensures accountability for timely and effective mitigation
• Supports the integration of risk outputs into overall project controls, including cost management, scheduling, earned value, and forecasting
• Develops and maintains comprehensive risk registers, heat maps, and dashboards that provide executive-level insight into risk status and trends
• Delivers risk briefings and reports to senior leadership, clients, and steering committees, clearly communicating high-impact exposures and required actions
• Provides subject matter expertise on risk provisions during contract reviews and supports claim analysis and dispute resolution
• Serves as a mentor and coach to risk professionals, building internal capabilities through knowledge-sharing, training, and peer review
• Leads lessons learned reviews, root cause investigations, and after-action assessments to drive continuous improvement
• Contributes to enterprise-level risk initiatives, including standardization of templates, procedures, and performance metrics
• Ensures alignment of risk management practices with WSP’s project delivery methodology and applicable client or regulatory standards
• Evaluates risk interdependencies across workstreams, interfaces, and external stakeholders
• Leads proactive identification of emerging risk themes and anticipates macro-level developments that may impact project execution
• Leads strategic risk input during proposal development and business pursuits by assessing risk exposure and contributing to strategic positioning
• Engages with external consultants, legal teams, and insurance providers to coordinate specialized risk support
• Maintains thorough documentation to support audits, funding reviews, and internal governance processes
• Advises project leadership on balancing risk exposure with opportunity optimization in pursuit of client and business outcomes
• Supports digital transformation initiatives in risk management by evaluating and implementing data-driven tools and analytics
• Collaborates with global colleagues to share best practices and maintain consistency in approach
• 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a closely related discipline, or demonstrated proven equivalent experience
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in project risk management or related areas
• Deep understanding of project and program risk management methodologies, tools, and lifecycle application
• Advanced proficiency with quantitative risk modeling techniques, including Monte Carlo simulations
• Experience supporting complex, multi-disciplinary projects in sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, or energy
• Proven ability to design and implement risk frameworks aligned with organizational strategy and project scale
• Strong facilitation skills and experience leading risk identification and assessment workshops at senior levels
• Skilled in synthesizing technical and commercial risk information for diverse audiences, including clients and executives
• Ability to translate complex risk profiles into actionable mitigation strategies and monitoring plans
• Demonstrated capability in integrating risk with cost, schedule, and earned value systems
• Track record of managing risk programs across concurrent projects or programs
• Proficient in the use of risk tools such as Primavera Risk Analysis, @RISK, or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through the development of risk mitigation and response strategies
• Experience developing KPIs and dashboards for risk reporting and performance tracking
• Understanding of contractual risk allocation, commercial strategy, and procurement models
• Familiarity with ISO 31000, AACE, or equivalent risk management standards
• Experience preparing risk documentation for internal governance, client review, and external audit
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with attention to both detail and strategic context
• Capacity to identify trends and interdependencies across risks and recommend enterprise-wide improvements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and adapt to dynamic project environments
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior and mid-level professionals in risk practices
• Commitment to continuous professional development in risk management and project delivery
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and diplomatic approach
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP
• Master's Degree
• Professional certification such as PMI-RMP®, AACE Decision & Risk Management Professional, or equivalent
• Experience supporting risk management on alternative delivery projects (e.g., P3, design-build)
• Familiarity with systems engineering and how technical risks influence project baselines
• Participation in corporate risk governance committees or risk maturity assessments
• Experience implementing digital risk platforms or enterprise risk data solutions