Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager - Land Development and Municipal Engineering

WSP in Canada; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead and develop teams in the Sudbury area. This role is pivotal for driving growth and managing complex municipal and land development projects. You will oversee project delivery from planning to construction, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to standards. Join a collaborative team that values inclusion and offers outstanding career opportunities. With a commitment to safety and innovation, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on future-proofing communities.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in municipal and land development projects.
• Strong financial and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple large multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure client expectations and business unit standards are met.
• Obtain land development approvals and prepare proposals.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Land Development Approvals

Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

Staff Mentoring

Business Development

Education

P. Eng. Registration in Ontario

7+ years in Consulting

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Are you a seasoned Project Manager looking for a strategic role where you can make a significant impact? WSP is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to drive growth in the Sudbury and surrounding area markets. This is a pivotal hire for our organization, offering the selected candidate the unique opportunity to develop a team and advance into a senior leadership position. Join us at WSP and be a part of our exciting journey towards expansion and excellence.

WSP’s Land Development team is a close-knit, collaborative team which prides itself on its long-standing relationships of trust with many of the developers, Municipalities, Townships, Cities and Regions across Ontario. Partnering with other internal disciplines across WSP, the team is responsible for delivering long-term, complex Municipal and Land Development projects, covering the entire project life cycle from conceptual planning and design, through to construction management and client hand-over.

As a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, you will oversee multiple projects, building strong partnerships both within the organization and with external stakeholders. You will play a key role in shaping and executing the project delivery strategy. You will manage financial and technical aspects of all projects through the full project lifecycle from early project phase, proposals and business development activities, to overseeing engineering, design & approvals to office assistance for contract administration and construction.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
• 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.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• 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.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

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.

What you can expect to do here:

• Manage multiple large multidisciplinary project teams;
• Manage each project to ensure client expectations and business unit standards are met;
• Obtain land development approvals acting as a liaison between client and approving authorities;
• Preparation of proposals;
• Business development activities;
• Financial management of projects;
• Staff mentoring and development;
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• 7+ years of experience in a consulting environment focused on municipal and land development projects;
• Extensive project management experience on municipal and land development projects;
• Experience working on water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including linear, vertical and water/wastewater treatment will be considered an asset;
• Experience working on mining projects or within a mining environment with respect to civil works will be considered an asset;
• Registered as a P. Eng. in Ontario;
• Expert knowledge of the land development approvals process in Ontario;
• Strong client management skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong financial and project management skills;
• Valid driver’s license in Ontario;
• Well-developed network within the municipal and land development industry.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.