Senior Project Manager

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Senior Project Professional to lead geotechnical and ground improvement projects across Canada. You will provide project leadership from opportunity identification through execution and client delivery, while mentoring multidisciplinary teams and managing risks.

The role requires extensive estimating experience, strong communication with clients and stakeholders, and a willingness to travel about 25% of the time to support field activities and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience leading geotechnical, ground improvement, heavy civil, foundation, remediation, earthworks, mining, or construction projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, project controls, contract administration, and commercial management.
• Strong estimating background with experience developing cost estimates, bid pricing, tender strategies, and proposal submissions.
• Knowledge of ground improvement methods such as stone columns, rigid inclusions, deep soil mixing, wick drains, dynamic compaction, grouting, or related techniques is asset.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and lead high-performing project teams.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements within construction and engineering environments.
• P.Eng. designation and/or PMP certification considered an asset.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time for project work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of complex ground improvement and geotechnical construction projects across Canada.
• Develop project execution strategies that drive safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.
• Prepare and review estimates, budgets, proposals, and tender submissions to support strategic growth opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, providing mentorship and leadership that supports career development and project excellence.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, profitability, and contractual obligations.
• Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities and contributing to winning pursuits.
• Champion innovative applied solutions that improve constructability, performance, sustainability, and client outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Contract administration

Commercial management

Geotechnical engineering

Ground improvement

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Safety compliance

PMP/PE asset

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's in Geological Engineering

Bachelor's in Construction Management

P.E./PMP asset

Job description

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 - Join our Applied Solutions team and play a pivotal role in delivering complex geotechnical and ground improvement projects across Canada. Working within the Ground Improvement practice, you will provide project leadership from opportunity identification and estimating through execution and client delivery. This role is ideal for a Senior Project Professional who combines strong technical and commercial acumen with a passion for building client relationships, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative solutions that create lasting value for clients and communities.

Your Impact

• Lead the successful delivery of complex ground improvement and geotechnical construction projects across Canada.
• Develop project execution strategies that drive safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.
• Prepare and review estimates, budgets, proposals, and tender submissions to support strategic growth opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, providing mentorship and leadership that supports career development and project excellence.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, profitability, and contractual obligations.
• Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities and contributing to winning pursuits.
• Champion innovative applied solutions that improve constructability, performance, sustainability, and client outcomes.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience leading geotechnical, ground improvement, heavy civil, foundation, remediation, earthworks, mining, or construction projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, project controls, contract administration, and commercial management.
• Strong estimating background with experience developing cost estimates, bid pricing, tender strategies, and proposal submissions.
• Knowledge of ground improvement methods such as stone columns, rigid inclusions, deep soil mixing, wick drains, dynamic compaction, grouting, or related techniques is considered a strong asset.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and lead high-performing project teams.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements within construction and engineering environments.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% of the time to support project work, field activities, client meetings, and team collaboration.

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’ll 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. #WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000

MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

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 Lead What's Next?

Bring your expertise in project delivery, estimating, and ground improvement to a team that is shaping some of Canada's most complex infrastructure projects. Join WSP's Applied Solutions team and help transform challenges into innovative, practical solutions that create lasting impact for our clients, communities, and the built environment.

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).

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. Full details here.