Project Manager, Power Delivery (Data Centres)

WSP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Data Centre initiatives, responsible for planning, development and execution across multiple sites in Canada.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, drive governance, risk management and project controls, and contribute to proposals and client relations to secure repeat work. The role requires a strong engineering background, 15+ years in project management within the Utilities sector, and deep knowledge of power systems, cooling and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (P.Eng. designation preferred) or technical diploma.
• 15+ years of progressive project management experience in the Utilities industry including 5+ years in Data Centres.
• Knowledge of mission-critical mechanical systems, cooling strategies, energy performance, power distribution, redundancy and resilience.
• Expertise in project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in project controls, scheduling, contract management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• A collaborative leader who thrives in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong organizational skills with a proactive, solutions focused mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional communicator in written and spoken English; bilingual (French/English) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Data Centre projects across phases from planning to close-out.
• Develop project controls, schedules, budgets and KPIs.
• Coordinate with multidiscipline teams including engineering, construction and procurement.
• Support proposals and business development activities.
• Ensure quality, governance and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Scheduling

Contract management

Budgeting

Forecasting

English communication

PMP certification

Bilingual French/English

Education

Engineering degree or technical diploma

P.Eng. designation preferred

PMP certification is an asset

Job description

Project Manager, Power Delivery (Data Centres)

• Toronto, ON, Canada
• Etobicoke, ON, Canada
• Thornhill, ON, Canada
• Edmonton, AB, Canada
• Terrace, BC, Canada

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 with experience in Data Centres, you will bring expertise to support the planning, development and execution of projects including Data Centres or traditional T&D projects that can include one or more of the following disciplines: Substations, Tranmission Lines, Distribution or Power System Studies.
You will work with a diverse WSP project team to coordinate and manage the projects in all aspects and phases. You will be responsible to monitor and control the project progression to ensure all your projects are completed successfully.
Maintaining and enhancing customer relationships are key to securing repeat work from our customers. You will be expected to support project proposals and some business development initiatives.

Your Impact

• Support and/or lead the early development and planning phases of Data Centre project or program
• Work with an extended internal and external project team to develop project control and tracking mechanisms for the Data Centre site(s)
• Manage the projects as they progress through the different phases and into execution and close-out
• Support in managing proposals on different opportunities including proposal team assembly, Go-No-Go process, proposal drafting and finalization, and estimation.
• Manage existing and new Power projects for multiple clients and across different disciplines (Substations, Transmission Lines, Distribution, Electrical Studies).
• Manage the program KPIs and report on them regularly
• Facilitate project communication across engineering, construction, procurement, and client teams.
• Contribute to quality assurance by reviewing deliverables for compliance and accuracy.
• Support contract administration, change management, and procurement activities.
• Development of proposals on project opportunities. This includes working with our internal proposal team to create and submit a competitive bid within a specified duration.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Engineering degree (P.Eng. designation preferred) or technical diploma; PMP certification is considered an asset.
• 15+ years of progressive project management experience in the Utilities industry including 5+ years in Data Centres
• Knowledge in mission-critical mechanical systems, cooling strategies, energy performance, power distribution, redundancy and resilience
• Expertise in project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience in project controls, scheduling, contract management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• A collaborative leader who thrives in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong organizational skills with a proactive, solutions focused mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional communicator in written and spoken English; Bilingual (French/English) is a plus.

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.

Compensation

• BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $147,500 – $195,400
• MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600
• Atlantic Provinces & QC: $133,200 – $176,900

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 Power What's Next?

Bring your engineering leadership, technical expertise, and vision to projects that help shape resilient energy infrastructure for generations to come. If you're motivated by complex challenges, collaborative problem-solving, and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on communities, we want to hear from you.

Join WSP and help deliver the infrastructure that powers tomorrow.

Job Info

• Job Identification 98201
• Posting Date 10/29/2026, 06:20 PM

About Us

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 .
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).
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