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WSP in the U.S. · 3 hours ago

Lead Project Manager

9655 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77024, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

WSP is a leading professional services firm currently seeking a Lead Project Manager to join their Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. The role involves overseeing technical project leadership, managing the administrative and commercial components of projects, and ensuring adherence to project lifecycle responsibilities.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

No H1B

Responsibilities

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 projects as defined in the contract

Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans

Develop the work breakdown structure tasks and estimated costs

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

Ensure and maintain a record of each review and the disposition of review comments and all correspondence leaving the project

Mentor project team members to support their growth and professional development

Perform margin analyses, establishing margin goals and risk contingencies

Participate in the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentation, and meetings

Develop and update the Project Initiation/Setup Documentation including: Risk (REF/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (PQP), Project Safety (PSP), and Communications Plan as necessary

Conduct and facilitate project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders

Work collaboratively with Project Accounting to monitor and track project metrics, estimated time-to-completion, cash management, and budgeted margin for an assigned portfolio of projects

Oversee management of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control

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 problem project reviews, providing input about root cause issues and potential solutions to leadership and other stakeholders

Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical area, and business unit managers, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget

Monitor accounts receivable (AR) and unbilled revenue, working to address issues as needed

Work with the Procurement Department to closeout procurements and/or supplier agreements as appropriate

Complete formal project closeout activities, along with conducting and documenting a lessons-learned meeting with key project staff

Remain current in the latest Project Management techniques and practices (PMAP)

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

Qualification

Analytical SkillsProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipProject Delivery ProcessProject Management CertificationCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm

7+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry

Proficient understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and strong background and experience in project management

Highly proficient analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management

Highly proficient 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