Assistant Project Delivery Manager (APDM) – Power & Energy at WSP

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Sep, 26

Salary

135000.0

Posted On

01 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Delivery, Operational Reporting, Financial Management, Risk Management, Project Scheduling, Budgeting, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Leadership, Resource Planning, Client Negotiations, Coaching, Mentoring, Operational Efficiency

Industry

Professional Services

Description

THIS OPPORTUNITY WSP is seeking an Assistant Project Delivery Manager- Power & Energy for our Operations and Delivery Team in New York, NY. The following locations will also be considered: Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Kansas City, KS, Boise, ID and Tampa, FL. This position can be based in any of our WSP USA offices. The responsibility of supporting the successful delivery of projects and supporting Business Line Project Delivery Manager as well as other Business Line Leadership. YOUR IMPACT General 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 lifecycle 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 ARE Required Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience * BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Business, or equivalent discipline. * Experience as a Project Manager, Project Controller, Project Director, or related role to understand project delivery issues and requirements. * 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. * Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment. * Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's Degree 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): $78,600 - $135,000 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): $73,100 - $117,700 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. #LI-PR1 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. www.wsp.com [https://www.wsp.com/] 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.

Responsibilities

Support the Project Delivery Manager in ensuring the successful execution of Power & Energy projects through operational reporting and quality initiatives. Provide coaching to project managers and handle escalations to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and within scope.