Lead Environmental Construction Project Manager

WSP in Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Environmental Construction Project Manager to oversee significant environmental and civil construction projects across Canada. This role involves managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring project quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, a strong understanding of environmental regulations, and the ability to foster client relationships. Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that values innovation and work-life balance, making a meaningful impact on the environment and communities.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in environmental or heavy civil construction project management.
• Field and office-based experience with knowledge of environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental remediation and heavy civil construction projects.
• Lead teams in preparing proposals and managing project delivery.
• Collaborate with technical resources and ensure safety during project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Regulations

Team Leadership

Proposal Development

Cost Estimation

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

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Job Description

The WSP Applied Solutions team has an opening for a Lead Environmental Construction Project Manager. This candidate will be based out of Kitchener, Mississauga, Whitby, Barrie, Sudbury or Winnipeg. Other locations may be available for the right candidate.

Our team handles a diverse range of environmental and civil construction projects across Canada. As a Lead Project Manager with the construction team, you should have sound project, program management and administrative skills. You should be able to define, develop and manage multi-disciplinary teams. We deliver construction as prime contractor and as construction manager for work related to contaminated site remediation, heavy civil construction, mine closure, decommissioning and demolition. You'll be working with a regional team, on some of our largest and most important local and national projects.

You'll help to identify and develop new opportunities for WSP in Ontario and Eastern Canada and foster our existing relationships with our valued clients. As a Construction Project Manager, you will promote, mentor and develop our team, by providing direction and sharing your experience.

As a Lead Construction Project Manager with WSP, you will have project oversight and will guide project teams, while being accountable for quality of work, cost, schedule and importantly, the safety of our projects.

Why choose WSP?

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
• 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.
• 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.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, 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.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver environmental remediation, heavy civil construction, decommissioning and demolition, mining, marine and/or ground improvement work.
• Lead teams in preparing proposals and presentations to promote services and bring in new work.
• Prepare construction cost estimates for work.
• Work with the commercial team on development of scopes of work and engage procurement support as necessary.
• Manage project delivery with a high regard for scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Work together with construction personnel and engineering design staff to resolve technical and constructability issues.
• Deliver on high expectations and ensure safety during project execution.
• Collaborate with technical project resources and HSSE teams overseeing work.
• Identify and develop new construction opportunities for large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects across Canada.
• Lead a team of project delivery staff and construction personnel to resolve technical and constructability issues.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years experience as an environmental or heavy civil Construction Project Manager in relevant fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, civil/environmental engineering or equivalent. A Licensed Professional Engineer and/or ability to be licensed in other provinces is preferred but not required.
• PMP designation is a plus but not mandatory.
• Field and office-based experience, project management skills, and knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Willing to travel up to 50% and work remotely when needed.
• Creative, eager to learn and expand horizons.
• Independent self-starter, capable of leading and mentoring a team.

About Us

WSP is a leading professional services firm committed to future-proofing cities and environments. With over 65,000 employees worldwide and over 12,000 in Canada, our work spans environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering, and more.

At WSP, we value our people, foster collaboration, challenge the status quo, and hold ourselves accountable. We prioritize health and safety, inclusion, and employment equity.

Note: Employment offers are contingent upon physical ability to perform key tasks, including working in environmental conditions that may be remote or challenging. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and provide accommodations upon request. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.