Senior Project Manager, Highways

WSP in Canada

Ottawa

Hybrid

CAD 134,600 - 184,600

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements
Professional growth opportunities
Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ontario seeks a Senior Project Manager for transformative transportation projects. The ideal candidate will deliver highway design solutions, manage project teams, and collaborate with clients. Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree and a minimum of 10 years' experience in transportation projects. This role fosters professional growth and offers the opportunity to impact community mobility.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of experience managing complex transportation projects.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
  • Expertise in project scheduling tools and contract documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver highway design solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of MTO projects.
  • Collaborate with clients and agencies to align project goals.

Skills

Leadership
Strategic decision-making
Project scheduling tools
Mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering degree
Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario

Job description

Overview

What if you could redefine what’s possible? 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

Innovate and Lead – In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of transformative transportation projects that shape Ontario’s future. As a Senior Project Manager in our Transportation – Highways group, you’ll lead complex MTO design assignments, including highway components of major P3 and alternative delivery projects. Your expertise will drive solutions that enhance mobility and connect communities.

You can choose to work from one of our Ontario offices: London, Mississauga, Thornhill, Kingston, or Ottawa.

Your Impact
  • Deliver highway design solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects that improve safety and efficiency across Ontario
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of MTO projects, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery
  • Oversee budgets, schedules, and quality standards to meet client expectations and project milestones
  • Collaborate with clients, agencies, and partners to align project goals with community needs
  • Drive proposal development and cost estimates for high-profile projects, including P3 and alternative delivery models
  • Mentor and guide engineers and coordinators, fostering knowledge transfer and professional growth
Qualifications
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Canada (Ontario preferred) with a Civil Engineering degree
  • Minimum 10 years of experience managing complex transportation projects, including MTO highway design and P3 delivery models
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and navigate strategic decision-making
  • Expertise in project scheduling tools and contract documentation
  • A passion for shaping sustainable transportation solutions that make a real difference
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
Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $147,500 – $195,400
MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $133,200 – $176,900

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.

About Us

WSP est l’une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels à travers le monde. Notre mission est d’assurer la pérennité de nos villes et nos environnements.

Notre équipe compte plus de 65 000 membres dans le monde. Au Canada uniquement, nous sommes plus de 12 000 personnes impliquées dans tous les domaines; de l’assainissement de l’environnement à la planification urbaine, de l’ingénierie de bâtiments emblématiques à la réalisation de réseaux de transport durables. Nous trouvons de nouvelles façons d’extraire des ressources essentielles et développons des sources d’énergie renouvelables pour l’avenir.

Chez WSP:

  • Nous accordons une grande valeur à nos employés et à notre réputation.
  • Nous œuvrons localement, mais avec une envergure internationale.
  • Nous sommes axés sur l’avenir et remettons en question le statu quo.
  • Nous favorisons la collaboration dans tout ce que nous faisons.
  • Nous soutenons une culture d’autonomie et de responsabilisation.

Veuillez noter: La santé et la sécurité sont des valeurs absolument essentielles pour WSP. Étant donné l’importance de se garder en sécurité, vous devez vous conformer à notre politique de santé, sécurité et environnement (SSE) en tout temps, ainsi qu’aux politiques SSE du client lorsque cela s’applique.

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