Federal Project Manager

About the Role

The Project Manager will lead teams in developing design packages, defining scope, establishing schedules, setting milestones, and determining resource requirements, with a strong focus on power sector and electrical design projects. Their expertise ensures that design deliverables meet client specifications and regulatory requirements. Daily coordination with internal teams, clients, vendors, and contractors ensures tasks stay on schedule and align with project objectives. Progress is monitored through key performance indicators, risk identification, and reporting to senior staff. The manager also supports budget management by tracking expenses, reviewing cost estimates, and ensuring alignment with approved budgets, while maintaining comprehensive project documentation and adhering to ethical and conduct standards. • Lead multidisciplinary design projects for DoD, USACE, MDA, and NAVFAC clients • Define project scope, schedules, milestones, and resource needs • Coordinate daily activities with internal teams, vendors, and contractors • Track KPIs, identify risks, and report progress to senior management • Assist with budget tracking, cost estimating, and expense control • Prepare project documentation, including reports, risk assessments, and closeout files • Ensure compliance with WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design packages
• ▸electrical design
• ▸scope definition
• ▸schedule management
• ▸risk tracking
• ▸budget tracking

What You Bring

WSP is searching for an experienced Project Manager for its Boise, Idaho office to lead engineering and design projects for U.S. government and military clients. The role involves managing large and mid‑size multidisciplinary projects for Department of Defense branches, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Missile Defense Agency, and Navy Facilities Command. Ideal candidates have over ten years of post‑education experience in project management within architecture, engineering, or construction, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and PE or PMP certification. They have three to five years managing federal design projects for agencies such as MDA, USACE, or NAVFAC, possess US citizenship, and are able to work on‑site in a WSP office. WSP is an equal opportunity employer and the selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. The company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party agencies. • Minimum 10 years’ experience in architecture, engineering, or construction project management • Bachelor’s degree in engineering; PE or PMP certification required • 3‑5 years managing federal design projects for MDA, USACE, or NAVFAC • US citizenship and on‑site work in Boise office required • Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering design software • Strong organizational, time‑management, and safety compliance skills

Requirements

• ▸pe
• ▸pmp
• ▸engineering
• ▸federal projects
• ▸us citizenship
• ▸10+ years

Benefits

WSP USA, a leading global engineering firm, offers a flexible workplace, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and a collaborative environment where employees contribute to community‑focused projects across buildings, transportation, energy, water, and the environment. Employees also receive medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings benefits. • Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement

Work Environment

Office Full-Time