Senior Technical Manager, Project Management

WSP
Phoenix, TX
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

The Senior Technical Manager, Project Management will be involved in projects with the Project Management Team and will be part of a growing organization that meets clients' objectives and solves their challenges. The role will provide technical project supervision and guidance in managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of electric utility, power distribution, and power delivery infrastructure projects.

What You Will Do

The Senior Technical Manager, Project Management will lead and oversee cross-functional teams delivering power distribution and utility engineering projects, ensuring execution of design and construction deliverables. The role will also manage multiple concurrent projects involving distribution lines, feeders, and grid infrastructure upgrades.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role requires a strong understanding of utility operations, power systems engineering, and electrical distribution design. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering feeder, distribution line, or grid modernization projects and will be able to lead multidisciplinary teams including engineering, design, procurement, and construction professionals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience managing projects in power distribution, transmission & distribution (T&D), or utility engineering environments.
  • Proven experience delivering feeder, distribution line, or grid modernization projects.
  • Strong understanding of utility operations, power systems engineering, and electrical distribution design.
  • Familiarity with NERC, IEEE standards, NEC codes, and utility regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with EPC project delivery, capital programs, and infrastructure projects within the energy sector.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills in complex utility environments.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills working with utilities, clients, regulators, and internal engineering teams.
  • Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera P6), financial tracking, and reporting systems.
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams including engineering, design, procurement, and construction professionals.
  • Knowledge of QA/QC processes, risk management, and safety compliance in utility projects.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability
  • Life
  • Retirement savings
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