Senior Project Manager

Socket.dev; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Applied Solutions team. Based in British Columbia or Alberta, the role offers hybrid work with travel to project sites across Western and Northern Canada.

You will lead environmental remediation, mine closure, water treatment, and infrastructure projects while mentoring others. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project management, multi-disciplinary leadership, and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive project management experience delivering environmental, remediation, mining, construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, procurement, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex environmental remediation, mine closure, water treatment, civil, and infrastructure projects across Western and Northern Canada.
• Champion a strong safety culture by aligning with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, forecasting, and reporting to achieve objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, subcontractors, suppliers, and project partners as the primary liaison.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, field activities, procurement, logistics, and subcontractor performance.
• Develop project documentation including execution plans, health and safety plans, cost estimates, work packages, and controls.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and lead proposal development efforts.
• Mentor and support team members to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Project controls

Risk management

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management

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 WSP's Applied Solutions team as a Senior Project Manager and lead the successful delivery of complex environmental remediation, mine closure, water treatment, infrastructure, and multidisciplinary construction projects across Western and Northern Canada.

Based in British Columbia or Alberta, you'll work with industry-leading professionals, clients, communities, and Indigenous partners to deliver impactful projects that improve environmental outcomes, restore lands, and support responsible development. This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, with travel to project sites and client locations as required.

Your Impact

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex environmental remediation, mine closure, water treatment, civil, and infrastructure projects across Western and Northern Canada.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with WSP's health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, forecasting, and reporting to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, subcontractors, suppliers, and project partners while serving as the primary project liaison.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, field activities, procurement, logistics, and subcontractor performance to ensure seamless project execution.
• Develop project documentation including execution plans, health and safety plans, cost estimates, work packages, and project controls.
• Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities, supporting strategic client relationships, and leading proposal development efforts.
• Mentor and support team members while fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the Applied Solutions practice.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive project management experience delivering environmental, remediation, mining, construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary teams, complex stakeholder relationships, and subcontractor networks.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience working in remote locations and challenging operational environments; northern or Arctic project experience is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of remediation, mine closure, demolition, water treatment, reclamation, habitat restoration, or related environmental services.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and client relationship management skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites, client meetings, and field activities as required.

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 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.

Join a team that's solving some of Canada's most complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. At WSP, you'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, collaborate with exceptional experts, and create lasting impacts for communities, industry, and the environment.

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.