Senior Project Manager

WSP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the Greater Toronto Area. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or architecture, with extensive experience in rail and transit projects. You will lead project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and managing resources effectively. WSP offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Savings plans

Outstanding career opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant project management experience in rail, transit, and multi-discipline design projects.
• Designations like PMP are assets.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, project cost estimates, and schedules for construction and design projects.
• Manage project budget, schedule, stakeholders, and quality.
• Serve as the key point of contact with the client.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Education

Undergraduate Degree or Technologist Certificate in engineering or architecture

Job description

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / GTA

Must have the ability to obtain security clearance for federal work.

WSP is seeking a skilled Senior Project Manager to join our Buildings team in the Greater Toronto Area. To thrive in this environment, you are most likely a trained architect or engineer, with at least 10 years of experience in rail and transit construction and multi-discipline design project management, and comfortable in a leadership role.

The Project Manager ensures the success of assigned projects by harnessing necessary resources and managing their deployment to meet our client’s objectives. Every project presents new opportunities and challenges, but all require strong leadership. If you are up for the challenge, please contact us.

Why WSP?

• A Canadian success story - a company that grew from humble roots in Quebec into a global, multinational powerhouse with over 48,000 employees worldwide;
• WSP is committed to being FutureReady;
• Outstanding career opportunities - we are growing and pushing ourselves every day to be better than yesterday. We value your ideas and encourage trying new approaches;
• Flexibility - We recognize the challenges faced by our people in both professional and personal lives. Our Flexible Work Policy is designed to help manage time effectively and support work-life balance;
• A collaborative culture filled with genuinely good people doing important, humble work. Discover what it’s like to be part of our journey;
• Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare and wellness programs, savings plans, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you will do at WSP

• Prepare proposals, project cost estimates, and schedules for construction and design projects;
• Take ownership of project delivery through all lifecycle phases;
• Serve as the key point of contact with the client on technical and administrative matters;
• Liaise with project stakeholders and relevant agencies;
• Manage project budget, schedule, stakeholders, and quality;
• Coordinate work of contractors, designers, and suppliers;
• Review contracts, drawings, and specifications for completeness and constructability;
• Identify and mitigate project risks;
• Perform tasks supporting successful project delivery;
• Contribute to knowledge transfer through guidance, peer review, and mentoring.

What you bring to WSP

• Undergraduate Degree or Technologist Certificate in engineering or architecture, or equivalent;
• Minimum 7 years of relevant project management experience in rail, transit, and multi-discipline design projects;
• Strategic, conceptual, analytical thinking and decision-making skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiastic team player;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Designations like PMP are assets;
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision;
• Ability to obtain security clearance.