Transmission Program Manager

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Program Manager for our Ft. Worth, TX office. This is currently a Hybrid role requiring office attendance three (3) days a week in the Fort Worth, TX area. Remote work would be available for the remainder of the week. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Program Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

The Transmission Program Manager, is responsible for providing strategic leadership, integration, and oversight for multifaceted programs that consist of interconnected and interdependent High Voltage electric power transmission and substation projects. This role plays a key part in advancing WSP's program delivery excellence by developing and implementing management systems, optimizing stakeholder engagement, and aligning operational execution with client and organizational objectives. The position supports executive-level decision-making through technical and strategic advisory while also guiding cross-functional teams to achieve superior performance in schedule, budget, risk, and quality.

Your Impact

Establish, coordinate, and implement program delivery plans that align with WSP's corporate goals and client expectations.

Lead program-level planning, reporting, and performance management activities across multiple projects and disciplines.

Lead the project planning process including initiation, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, outage planning (local and regional), testing, commissioning, and project close out.

Capable of identifying and securing new business including client development, proposal coordination and preparation, client presentations, negotiations, and project execution.

Supervise and provide technical direction to project managers, engineers, and functional support staff involved in program execution.

Oversee the development and enforcement of governance frameworks, project delivery standards, and escalation procedures.

Ensure integration of scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management across all components of the program.

Conduct detailed analysis of project performance metrics and lead root cause analyses for schedule delays or budget overruns.

Support senior-level engagement with clients and external partners through strategic program input and coordination.

Review project documentation for consistency, accuracy, compliance, and alignment with program objectives.

Develop and implement robust risk and opportunity management frameworks across all phases of the program lifecycle.

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

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Management or a closely related discipline, or demonstrated proven equivalent experience.

12+ years of relevant post-education experience in program management in large scale high voltage electric power projects including generation, transmission, substation or distribution projects.

Extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary programs from inception to completion in infrastructure, transportation, or similar sectors.

Strong understanding of integrated project delivery methods, including design-build, CM / GC, and other alternative models.

Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale budgets and schedules while maintaining quality and compliance.

Proven success implementing enterprise program controls, governance processes, and risk mitigation strategies.

Experience with stakeholder engagement and management in both public and private sectors.

Advanced knowledge of project controls software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other scheduling tools.

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug / alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's Degree

PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification

Both consulting and electric utility (O&M) experience

On site construction management experience

Disclaimer :

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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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.