Senior Project Controls Manager - Hybrid EPCM Mega Projects

WSP USA; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Canada to coordinate all project controls activities for ERI EP/EPCM projects and serve as the main client contact. The role requires 20+ years of PM experience and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.

Travel to Saint-Constant twice weekly is expected; bilingual English/French communication is essential. You will mentor staff, support bid responses, and drive quality and risk management across complex project environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in project management, including large and mega projects.
• ASP Construction card (occasional travel).
• Ability to travel to Saint-Constant twice per week.
• Bilingualism required (communication with English-speaking colleagues and clients).
• Expertise in managing expectations and delivering results in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and compliance requirements for project quality and delivery.
• Knowledge of planning tools (Primavera P6) and WBS structures.
• Proven leadership, with the ability to influence and prioritize in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical expertise, advise and propose solutions to complex technical problems.
• Oversee project controls for multidisciplinary ERI projects of the EP/EPCM type with complex and/or collaborative contracting structures.
• Act as an interface with clients and our internal project controls team.
• Perform project management / project controls tasks (budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, invoicing, quality review of deliverables, etc.).
• Address quality and performance issues on projects, in collaboration with the department lead.
• Act as a subject matter expert and advisor to support business development and responses to opportunities (bids).
• Coach, mentor and train junior staff.
• Ensure that project execution plans, financial forecasts, resource plans and schedules are prepared, managed and updated as required.
• Present operational information to management in a clear, concise and confident manner, with the goal of aligning them with WSP’s growth strategy.
• Lead WBS and project coding structures using Primavera P6 software with planners and project schedulers.
• Actively participate in risk management, including identifying, assessing and monitoring risks, recommending mitigation strategies, and maintaining an up-to-date risk register.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement appropriate measures and ensure traceability of changes and updates in dedicated tools.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Client interface

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Team mentorship

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

WSP is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Canada to coordinate all project controls activities for ERI EP/EPCM projects and serve as the main client contact. The role requires 20+ years of PM experience and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.

Travel to Saint-Constant twice weekly is expected; bilingual English/French communication is essential. You will mentor staff, support bid responses, and drive quality and risk management across complex project environments.