Project Manager (Hydro & Dams)

at  WSP

THE OPPORTUNITY:

If you’re looking to join a world-class team in the renewable energy industry, while being part of a team firmly rooted in its community, join WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and consulting firms. The company’s expertise ranges from conceptual and feasibility studies to full detailed engineering and performance monitoring, right through to closure and decommissioning.
WSP Canada is currently seeking to add a Project Manager to its Hydropower & Dams team, within the Power Canada division. Energy Canada, a team of over 300 passionate and talented people across Canada, is committed to helping clients meet the growing demand for green energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
As a Project Manage r within the team, you will work closely with the hydropower and dams design teams and our market managers to lead and manage projects and business opportunities with our various clients. Under the supervision of the Project Management Discipline Leader, the successful candidate will ideally be based in one of our offices in British Columbia
Our Power Canada division supports our clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a wide range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design and site services. Our expertise is recognized throughout the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our experts work together to provide our clients services that live up to our vision of meeting the highest industry standards and innovating to exceed them.

• Manage multidisciplinary projects in hydroelectricity and dams;
• Research, develop and maintain client relations;
• Evaluate project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, including the earned value method;
• Use and develop leadership skills on an ongoing basis;
• Attend conferences and training courses to maintain and develop new skills;
• Occasional travel for project meetings, site assessments, training and other purposes;
• Support project management processes, including opening, closing and quality assurance processes;
• Track change requests to ensure regular follow-up;
• Other duties as assigned/required, in project management and control, costs and schedules.