Assistant Project Manager (Power Delivery) – Remote

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking an Assistant Project Manager for their Power & Energy Program Management Office, responsible for supporting the execution of high-voltage transmission EPC projects from development through closeout.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of power delivery project proposals, cost estimates, scopes of work, schedules, and resource plans
• Participate in the development of work breakdown structures (WBS), project tasks, and cost estimates
• Maintain project documentation within designated systems and processes, including the Risk Register (REF/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project Safety Plan (PSP), and Communications Plan, as required
• Assist with facilitating project kick-off meetings and coordinating activities with key stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with Project Accounting to monitor and track project metrics, estimate-at-completion forecasts, cash flow, and budgeted margins for assigned projects or portfolios
• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, and change management activities
• Coordinate with area and technical managers to address project resource and subcontractor requirements in a timely manner
• Assist with subcontractor oversight and the coordination of supplier submittals, invoices, and payments
• Participate in problem-project reviews, providing input on root-cause issues, corrective actions, and potential solutions to leadership and other stakeholders
• Provide regular project reports and status updates to clients, technical leaders, and business unit managers
• Complete formal project closeout activities, including facilitating and documenting lessons-learned sessions with key project stakeholders
• Develop and apply project financial acumen to interpret performance metrics, identify emerging financial risks and opportunities, and support informed project decision-making
• 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 to support business and project needs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm
• 3+ years of relevant post education experience within the power delivery/utility industry, or other construction project management role
• Understanding of the project delivery process within the power delivery industry and demonstrated experience supporting project management, project controls, project accounting, project coordination, or related project delivery functions
• 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
• Working towards project management certification (e.g., PMP)