Commissioning Manager, Buildings

WSP Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Metro Vancouver seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead a dynamic team. You will mentor professionals, drive sustainability initiatives like LEED certification, and ensure project excellence. The ideal candidate has extensive commissioning consulting experience and strong business development skills. Join a company committed to innovation and collaboration in sustainable engineering.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare

Wellness platform

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of industry principles and best practices.
• Experience in project pricing and business development.

Responsibilities

• Guide a talented team of Commissioning professionals.
• Support team development during the commissioning cycle.
• Help clients achieve certifications like LEED and Energy Star.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships.

Skills

Extensive experience in mechanical/electrical commissioning consulting

Ability to lead and mentor teams

Demonstrated success in business development

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields

BC P.Eng. designation

LEED certification

Job description

Shape the Future of Building Performance with WSP

Are you ready to lead, innovate, and make a real impact? As a Commissioning Manager with WSP, you’ll join Canada’s largest and most dynamic commissioning team, working alongside passionate professionals who are redefining what’s possible in the built environment. If you’re driven by excellence, collaboration, and the pursuit of sustainable solutions, we want you on our team!

Why choose WSP?

• A Canadian success story – we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• Lead & Inspire: Guide a talented team of Mechanical and Electrical Commissioning professionals on projects that span British Columbia, setting new standards for quality and performance.
• Mentor & Grow: Support your team’s development through every stage of the commissioning cycle—from proposals and design reviews to site inspections, troubleshooting, and client relations.
• Drive Sustainability: Help clients achieve prestigious certifications like LEED and Energy Star, making a tangible difference in energy efficiency and environmental impact.
• Collaborate Nationwide: Work closely with proposal teams, project managers, and commissioning leaders across Canada, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Deliver Excellence: Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards, all while maintaining a focus on client satisfaction and continuous improvement.
• Champion Business Development: Build and nurture strong client relationships, identify and pursue new business opportunities, and help expand WSP’s reach in the BC commissioning sector. Explore emerging markets and services, and partner with other departments to unlock internal opportunities and drive innovation.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Extensive experience in mechanical/electrical commissioning consulting, with a deep understanding of industry principles and best practices.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire high‑performing teams.
• Demonstrated success in business development and project pricing.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction, or equivalent industry experience (preferred).
• BC P.Eng. designation and LEED certification (preferred).

Salary range (in British Columbia): $113,500 to $156,000
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future‑proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future‑focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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