Lead Project Manager - Defence

WSP USA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Employer Canada 2026

Global opportunities

Flexible work

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Defence Infrastructure in Canada to lead the delivery of complex federal projects with Defence Construction Canada and other public-sector clients. You will direct multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure, mission‑critical facilities for defence operations.

The role focuses on governance, schedules, budgets, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, while supporting business development in defence and federal sectors.

Qualifications

• Lead delivery of defence and federal infrastructure projects from planning through closeout.
• Establish governance frameworks, schedules, budgets, resourcing and risk programs.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across architecture, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, security and related disciplines.
• Build client relationships with Defence Construction Canada and public-sector stakeholders.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk and performance with proactive mitigation.
• Support business development and strategic pursuits in defence and federal sectors.
• Mentor project managers, engineers and controls professionals to raise delivery standards.
• Champion health, safety, quality, environmental stewardship and ethical practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead defence and federal infrastructure projects from planning to closeout.
• Oversee governance, execution plans, and budgets.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams to achieve objectives.
• Develop and maintain client and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and performance; mitigate issues.
• Support BD efforts and strategic pursuits in defence sectors.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Commercial management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

P.Eng./PMP asset

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

As a Senior Project Manager, Defence Infrastructure , you will lead the delivery of some of Canada's most complex and strategically important infrastructure projects. Working with federal and defence-sector clients, you will oversee multidisciplinary teams delivering secure, mission‑critical facilities that support military operations, training, logistics, public safety, and national resilience.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape high‑profile projects across land, air, and naval environments while helping grow WSP's national Defence and Federal Buildings practice. Your leadership will directly contribute to infrastructure that serves Canada's defence community and public‑sector organizations for generations to come.

Your Impact

• Lead the successful delivery of defence and federal infrastructure projects from planning and procurement through design, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Establish and oversee project governance frameworks, including execution plans, schedules, budgets, resourcing strategies, and risk management programs.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across architecture, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, security, and specialty consulting disciplines to achieve project objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, Defence Construction Canada (DCC), contractors, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and performance while implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Support business development, client account management, and strategic pursuits within the defence and federal sectors.
• Mentor project managers, project controls professionals, engineers, and emerging leaders to strengthen project delivery excellence across the practice.
• Champion WSP's commitment to health and safety, quality, environmental stewardship, ethical business practices, and inclusive team culture.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation such as P.Eng., PMP, OAA, RAIC, or equivalent professional credential is considered an asset.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience delivering complex capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering defence, federal, or similarly regulated infrastructure projects, including projects with Defence Construction Canada (DCC) or comparable public‑sector organizations.
• Proven success managing projects valued at $25M or greater, including alternative delivery models such as Design‑Build, Construction Management, Alliance, or P3.
• Strong understanding of federal procurement processes, governance frameworks, contract administration, security requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, and commercial management capabilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required federal security clearance; bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 - $162,800

MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

Disclosure:

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 wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join WSP and make your mark on projects that matter

At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP , you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

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. Full details here (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) .