Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our expanding, Earth and Environment (E&E) Project Management group in the Western United States. WSP is open to the Project Manager being based out of our Redmond, WA or Anchorage, AK offices.
The Project Manager will be involved in all stages of a project's life cycle (i.e. Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and Closure) for consulting services related to earth and environment projects including site characterization and remediation, environmental permitting and compliance, water/wastewater treatment, and mining. Most components of this role will relate to engineering and/or environmental consulting scopes. The role will be focused on technical practice areas in our earth and environment business such as site assessment and remediation, geotechnical engineering, geosciences, surface water and groundwater in aspects of projects ranging from site characterization, permitting and planning, desktop analyses, feasibility studies, research and detailed design. This project management role will work closely with technical managers and ensure the correct delivery of projects within budget and schedule.
Your Impact
37Responsible for managing budgets, scope, schedules, resourcing and client satisfaction while working closely with professionals from WSP's teams across the United States and supported by trained project coordinators.
37Must be familiar with the project scope and objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member to effectively co-ordinate the activities of the team.
37Use project management tools, methods, and best practices to plan and manage projects in a way that aligns with the expectations of stakeholders and meet business needs.
37The role is client-facing, and strong interpersonal skills combined with direct communication, ethics and integrity is a must.
37Must be action-orientated, resourceful and has the ability to hold self and others accountable
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
37Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental, Business or related discipline
37Minimum of 5-7 years of post-education work experience
37Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental / mining consulting industry
37Minimum of 5-7 years work experience with private sector clients working in industries including, but not limited to, mining, environmental, manufacturing, power, aggregates, and/or water.
37Demonstrated experience with project financial tracking, and change management related to scopes of work
37Understanding and adherence to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI)
37Experience in identifying and mitigating against project risks and developing risk registers.
37Expertise in project planning, tracking and analysis (e.g., using MS Excel or similar programs)
37Highly organized, adaptable, a developing leader, and calm under pressure
37Experience in managing multi-discipline teams
37Proven focus on the management of clients and subcontractors
37Experience in the use of MS Project and/or P6 Primavera
37Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
37Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
37Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
37PMI Project Management Professional
37Experience managing coordinated program-level portfolios of projects
37Alaskan engineering project experience
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $89,600 - $156,600
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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