Regional Project Delivery Manager- Power & Energy

WSP
Dallas, TX
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Candidates with project management experience in the power and energy domain and a track record in leading geographically dispersed teams will find this leadership-focused role in Dallas, TX, with remote flexibility.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years managing complex projects and teams in the power and energy sector
    — “7+ years of relevant experience as a Project Manager, Project Controller, Project Director, or related role”
  • Professionals skilled in financial management and operational processes for large-scale projects
    — “Strong understanding of project financials, team dynamics, client relationships, staffing and resource requirements”
  • Individuals with a proven ability to mentor and lead project managers and controllers
    — “Support and promote a consistent approach to project delivery... Support the delivery of training and mentoring support for Project Managers”

Things to consider

  • This role may require occasional travel depending on project needs and client demands
    — “Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements”
  • The position demands flexibility with work schedules beyond the typical workweek
    — “Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in leading geographically dispersed teams and improving operational efficiency
    — “Proven track record in managing complex, geographically dispersed teams with demonstrated success in operational efficiency”
  • Emphasize your ability to support project delivery processes and tools that enhance quality and sustainability
    — “Prioritize training, promote and support processes and aid in administering system-wide tool adaptation”
  • Showcase your experience in project negotiations and risk identification for client-facing roles
    — “Assist in project/client negotiations as needed. Conduct/assist in conducting readiness/project reviews on key projects in the portfolio.”
  • Demonstrate your commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company policies
    — “Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • supporting project delivery
  • coaching project managers
Typical background
7+ years of relevant experience as a Project Manager, Project Controller, Project Director, or related role

Skills & requirements

Required

Project Delivery SupportTraining And MentoringProject FinancialsTeam DynamicsClient RelationshipsStaffing And Resource Requirements

Preferred

Complex, Geographically Dispersed Teams Management

Stack & domain

Project ManagementProject FinancialsTeam DynamicsClient RelationshipsStaffing And Resource RequirementsProblem SolvingCommunicationLeadershipPowerEnergy

About the role

Original posting from WSP

This OpportunityThe Regional Project Delivery Manager (RPDM)- Power & Energy is a part of WSP USA’s Operations and Delivery Team in Dallas, TX.  The following locations will also be considered: New York, NY; Kansas City, MO; Denver, CO; Boise, ID; and Tampa, FL.  The Regional Project Delivery Manager is a part of WSP USA’s Operations and Delivery Team with the responsibility of supporting the successful delivery of projects and supporting Business Line Project Delivery Manager as well as other Business Line Leadership.

This position can also work remotely from any agreeable WSP USA offices.

Your ImpactGeneral Operations Duties:

Work under the direction of the Project Delivery Manager for the P&E business.Support and promote a consistent approach to project delivery, operational reporting, quality, and other key initiatives.Support the delivery of training and mentoring support for Project Managers, Project Directors and other staff.Act as a point of escalation for specific project issues.Support the pursuit phase of the project life-cycle with rate and pricing development. 

People and Culture

Support in coaching and supporting project managers and project controllers. Work closely and collaboratively with Project Managers, Project Financial Analysts, and other Operations and Delivery staff. 

Operational Excellence

Prioritize training, promote and support processes and aid in administering system-wide tool adaptation to enhance WSP’s ability to deliver high quality, sustainable projects for clients bringing the best tools and practices available to market.Assist in project/client negotiations as needed.Conduct/assist in conducting readiness/project reviews on key projects in the portfolio.Identify and escalate project risks and opportunities.

Develop and monitor recovery plans as needed.

Support the coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget and within scope.  Support changes to the project scope, schedule and costs.  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 AreRequired Qualifications

7+ years of relevant experience as a Project Manager, Project Controller, Project Director, or related role to understand project delivery issues and requirements.BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Business, or equivalent discipline.Strong understanding of project financials, team dynamics, client relationships, staffing and resource requirements, and performance expectations.Proactive problem-solving skills and helpful, open and candid communication skills.Leadership skills that portray commitment, reliability, and accountability to desire outcomes.Proven track record in managing complex, geographically dispersed teams with demonstrated success in operational efficiency and financial management.Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.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. 

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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): $102,000 - $165,600 

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.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $83,200 - $136,700

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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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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.

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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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