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WSPLifecycle Project Manager- Power & Energy
WSP is hiring a Lifecycle Project Manager to join its Power & Energy Program Management Team. This position centers on directing transmission lines, substation, and communications…
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Lifecycle Project Manager- Power & Energy at WSP is a full-time role. Work arrangement: Not specified. Location: United States. The listed pay is USD 119,600 - 213,200/yr. It was posted on Oct 2, 2026. This listing is paused and not taking applications at the moment.
Job Description
WSP is hiring a Lifecycle Project Manager to join its Power & Energy Program Management Team. This position centers on directing transmission lines, substation, and communications projects, emphasizing SCADA and telecommunications infrastructure. The professional chosen will steer projects from the initial proposal phase through execution and closeout, ensuring alignment with safety, financial, and scheduling targets.
This opportunity is well-suited for an experienced practitioner with a background in electric utility infrastructure who can oversee multiple concurrent initiatives. While the primary base is San Francisco, CA, the employer permits remote work from approved locations within the United States, including Oregon, Northern California, Southern Idaho, Western Wyoming, and Utah, provided the individual can travel periodically for in-person meetings.
WSP operates as a global engineering and professional services firm that delivers lasting infrastructure solutions across various markets. The company provides a collaborative environment designed to help professionals tackle complex technical challenges and advance their careers.
Responsibilities
- Manage technical, schedule, quality, and financial elements for power delivery, transmission, distribution, and substation projects
- Oversee all project lifecycle stages including proposals, startup, planning, execution, reporting, and closeout
- Establish and maintain integrated project schedules, cost forecasts, and performance metrics
- Handle financial tasks such as budgeting, earned value analysis, invoicing review, and margin protection
- Lead client engagement and foster ongoing professional relationships
- Direct multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineering, procurement, construction, and environmental personnel
- Implement governance frameworks such as risk registers, decision logs, and audit-ready files
- Mentor junior project managers and team members on best practices and accountability
Requirements
- Over ten years of post-education experience with significant project management duties in the transmission, substation, utility, or infrastructure sector
- Demonstrated background handling medium to large complex transmission or substation projects for electric utility clients
- Familiarity with project controls, critical path method schedule management, cost forecasting, and earned value management
- Ability to travel periodically to offices or project sites for face-to-face meetings
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a closely related field within the Power & Energy market
- Master's degree
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation or personal time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings
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What is the salary range for this position?
The expected salary range is USD 119,600 to 213,200 per year, depending on factors such as education, experience, and geographic location. A separate range of USD 97,100 to 162,500 applies specifically to the state of Colorado.
Can this job be performed remotely?
Yes, candidates may work remotely from a mutually acceptable location within the United States, with preferred locations including Oregon, Northern California, Southern Idaho, Western Wyoming, and Utah. Periodic travel to an office or project site for meetings is required.
What level of education is required?
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field within the Power & Energy market is required, though an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered.
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