Senior Project Manager, Buildings

WSP USA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the Greater Toronto Area. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in rail and transit construction and multi-discipline design project management. Responsibilities include managing project delivery and stakeholder communication. Competitive benefits and a flexible work policy included.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years relevant project management experience in rail and transit projects.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance is an asset.
• Industry designations (PMP or others) are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, project cost estimates, and schedules.
• Take ownership of project delivery through all lifecycle phases.
• Manage the project budget, schedule, and quality.
• Review contracts and specifications for completeness and constructability.

Skills

Strategic analytical thinking

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Undergraduate Degree or Technologist Certificate in engineering or architecture

Job description

Overview

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / GTA

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Buildings team in the Greater Toronto Area. The ideal candidate is 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 is comfortable in a leadership role.

The Project Manager ensures the success of the assigned projects by harnessing the necessary resources and managing their deployment to achieve our client’s objectives. Each project presents unique opportunities and challenges, and every project needs a leader. If you are up to 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 greater than we were yesterday, for our employees, future employees, and our fellow Canadians; we welcome your ideas and new approaches.

• Flexibility — We recognize that our people face multiple challenges both professionally and personally. WSP has a Flexible Work Policy to help manage time on the job and time away from work.

• A collaborative culture and a workforce of genuinely good people doing important work. Join our journey.

• Competitive pay, a strong corporate culture, comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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 or on behalf of the Client on all technical and administrative matters

• Liaise with project stakeholders and other relevant governing agencies

• Manage the project budget, schedule, internal and external stakeholders, and quality

• Coordinate the work of contractors, designers, and other suppliers, both internal and external

• Review contracts, design drawings and specifications for completeness, constructability, and alignment with project requirements

• Resolve project issues through risk identification and mitigation

• Perform other tasks that support successful project delivery

• Contribute to knowledge transfer by providing functional guidance, peer review and mentoring

What you bring to WSP

• Undergraduate Degree or Technologist Certificate in engineering or architecture, or equivalent

• Minimum 7 years relevant project management experience in rail and transit and multi-discipline design projects

• Strategic, conceptual analytical thinking and decision-making skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiastic team player

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Industry designations (PMP or others) are considered assets

• Flexibility to work on several projects of varied complexity with minimal supervision in collaboration with multiple supporting elements of the organization

• Ability to obtain a security clearance is an asset

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 globally. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic buildings, sustainable transportation networks, resource development, and renewable energy initiatives.

We value

• 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 value at WSP. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies is required 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 as described in the posting and interview. This may include working in various environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes 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 review the full policy at the WSP careers site.