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WSP is seeking a Project Manager for our Power Delivery Project Management team located in Amarillo, TX. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating and executing Power Delivery projects, managing and developing client relationships, and marketing POWER's Power Delivery services to existing and new clients in the respective region.
This Opportunity
Provides project management for the development, execution, management, control and monitoring of high voltage and EHV substation, Transmission and Distribution 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 high voltage and EHV substation, Transmission and Distribution 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, 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 EHV substation, Transmission and Distribution 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP Certification
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
WSP is seeking a Project Manager for our Power Delivery Project Management team located in Amarillo, TX. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating and executing Power Delivery projects, managing and developing client relationships, and marketing POWER's Power Delivery services to existing and new clients in the respective region.
This Opportunity
Provides project management for the development, execution, management, control and monitoring of high voltage and EHV substation, Transmission and Distribution 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 high voltage and EHV substation, Transmission and Distribution 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, 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 EHV substation, Transmission and Distribution 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP Certification
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.
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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Frame your credentials around PMP or equivalent
WSP's Project Manager roles in consulting and professional services consistently favor candidates with formal project management credentials. A PMP certification or equivalent signals readiness for client-facing delivery work and strengthens your visa petition's specialty occupation argument.
Target WSP's infrastructure and environmental divisions
WSP staffs Project Managers heavily across transportation, water, and environmental consulting lines. Filtering your applications to these divisions improves your chances, since those teams run large multi-year programs that justify long-term sponsorship commitments from hiring managers.
Clarify your visa category before the offer stage
WSP sponsors several visa types for this role, including H-1B, E-3, and TN. Knowing which category fits your situation before negotiations start lets you guide the conversation productively rather than waiting for HR to determine your path after an offer is extended.
Use Migrate Mate to surface open Project Manager roles
WSP posts Project Manager openings across multiple U.S. regions simultaneously, making it easy to miss relevant positions. Use Migrate Mate to filter WSP listings by visa type so you're only reviewing roles the company actively sponsors for your specific work authorization category.
Align your resume to the LCA's job description requirements
Before WSP can file your H-1B or E-3 petition, the employer must certify a Labor Condition Application with the DOL. The LCA ties your role to a specific job title and wage level, so your resume and experience should map directly to the posted position's scope and responsibilities.
Account for PERM timelines if targeting Green Card sponsorship
If your goal is permanent residence through EB-2 or EB-3, WSP must complete a PERM labor certification before filing your immigrant petition. That process runs independently of your nonimmigrant status and can take a year or more, so raise it early in your employment conversations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Project Managers?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Project Manager roles. Because WSP is a large consulting and engineering firm, it qualifies as an H-1B cap-exempt employer for certain placements, but most candidates go through the standard USCIS cap process. Project Manager positions at WSP generally meet the specialty occupation threshold required for H-1B approval, particularly in technical consulting disciplines.
How do I apply for Project Manager jobs at WSP?
Applications go through WSP's careers portal, where you can filter by location, business line, and job function. Before applying, confirm the posting aligns with your visa category, since WSP sponsors different visa types depending on the role's scope and the candidate's background. Migrate Mate lets you browse WSP's open Project Manager roles filtered by sponsorship type so you can focus on positions that match your work authorization.
Which visa types does WSP sponsor for Project Manager roles?
WSP sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Project Manager positions, as well as immigrant visa pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term hires. E-3 visa is available to Australian citizens only, and TN visa applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories. The right visa depends on your nationality, degree, and the specific role's requirements.
What qualifications does WSP expect for Project Manager roles?
WSP typically looks for a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, urban planning, or a related technical field, combined with demonstrated project delivery experience in a consulting or infrastructure context. A PMP certification strengthens your candidacy and supports the specialty occupation determination required for H-1B and E-3 petitions. Senior-level roles may require a master's degree or extensive program management experience across multi-disciplinary teams.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take at WSP for this role?
For H-1B, the standard USCIS processing window runs several months, with premium processing available to reduce that to around 15 business days. E-3 and TN sponsorships can move faster since they don't require USCIS approval before consular processing. WSP's internal HR and legal teams handle the petition preparation, but you should expect at least four to six weeks from offer acceptance to petition filing under normal conditions.