Lifecycle Project Manager - Power & Energy

About the role

The Lifecycle Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of multiple concurrent transmission line and substation projects. This role is responsible for managing technical, financial, and schedule aspects of projects while developing client relationships and ensuring adherence to corporate standards for safety and quality. The position requires providing senior-level oversight and mentoring project team members within a dynamic utility and power delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of multiple concurrent transmission line and substation projects.
• Provide senior-level project management oversight for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, risk, procurement, and construction readiness.
• Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, earned value analysis, and cost control.
• Lead client engagement and relationship development through proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, project controls, procurement, and construction.
• Establish and maintain project governance practices such as risk registers, decision logs, and change control.
• Mentor project managers and assistant project managers by sharing best practices and reinforcing accountability.

Required skills

• Project Management
• Power Delivery
• Transmission lines
• Substation projects
• CPM scheduling
• Cost forecasting
• Earned value management
• Risk management
• Financial performance tracking
• Microsoft Office
• Primavera P6

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field
• Equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave

About the Company

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. They design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets with more than 15,000 employees across the U.S.