Senior Construction Manager

WSP; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 86,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Construction Manager for large-scale projects in Canada. This role involves delivering projects, managing a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position includes rotational shifts at a remote site with a competitive salary range of $86,500 - $132,200. Candidates should have significant project management experience, a relevant engineering degree, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of construction project experience with minimum 6 years as a Construction Manager.
• Marine construction experience is an asset.
• PMP and/or Professional Engineer designation are assets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new construction opportunities for large-scale projects across Canada.
• Accountable for project delivery including safety, scope, quality, and schedule.
• Manage health, safety, and quality objectives of the projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Bilingualism (French/English)

Education

University degree in Civil, Mechanical, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Procore

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

Temporary Position with Rotational Shifts

WSP has a new opportunity for a Senior Construction Manager to join our Earth and Environment Applied Solutions (EEAS) team, with rotational work (two weeks on and two weeks off) at a remote site near Squamish, BC. Travel to and from the project is paid for by WSP.

The position is anticipated to start October 2025 and run until February 2026 with the opportunity to extend.

The construction team handles a diverse range of construction operations related to projects across Canada in support of WSP’s engineers, scientists, and the other operating divisions.

What you can expect to do here:

• You will deliver new construction opportunities for large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects across Canada.
• You will be accountable for project delivery – safety, scope, quality, and schedule.
• You will develop and implement project plans; Project Execution Plans, Project Site Safety Plans
• You will contribute to development of project schedules and budgets
• You will interface with project stakeholders; Client, Engineer, Government Agencies and effectively communicate project updates
• You will create and respond to RFIs, Change Orders, Change Directives
• You will respond to incidents on site whether it be Health and Safety or Environment
• You will lead construction personnel and engineering design staff to resolve technical and constructability issues.
• You will be accountable to the health, safety, and quality objectives of the projects.
• You will set up and manage the project according to the various work instructions and directives, protocols and procedures arising from our health and safety systems, quality control and company policies.
• You will provide updates on project progress and forecast trends to the management team.
• You will coordinate field tasks, including tasks that involve multiple teams as well as subcontractors.
• You will coordinate the logistical needs of the project team, such as travel and mobilization.
• You will oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
• You will ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• A university degree in Civil, Mechanical, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent technical degree;
• 10-12 years of construction project experience with minimum 6 years experience as a Construction Manager on large scale projects, preferably with oil and gas or mining experience. Marine construction experience is an asset.
• Good leadership and ability to manage an internal multidisciplinary team and subcontractors;
• Bilingualism an asset (French/English);
• Experience working on projects with strict regulatory requirements
• Experience in projects related to large diameter drilled caissons, freighter terminal and or marine construction is desirable;
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Procore, IDoc’s and Adobe Acrobat software;
• Attention to detail, high self-motivation and good problem-solving skills;
• PMP and / or Professional Engineer designation are an asset;
• Demonstrated experience in design build projects would be an asset;
• Demonstrated experience in completing and maintaining daily job reports and delay tracking
• Mobility (out of town) within the Region (Squamish, BC) and nationally is expected to be 100% of the time, working two weeks on and two weeks off. Night shift rotations will be a requirement.

Compensation:

Salary range (in British Columbia): $86,500 - $132,200

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.