Senior Project Manager, Highways

WSP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 134,600 - 184,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ontario is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead transformative transportation projects. The ideal candidate will deliver highway design solutions and oversee multidisciplinary teams. Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree and at least 10 years of experience in transportation project management. The role offers a competitive salary range, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth within a global community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing complex transportation projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams and navigate decision-making.
• Expertise in project scheduling and contract documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highway design solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of projects.
• Oversee budgets and schedules to meet client expectations.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer in Canada

Experience in managing complex transportation projects

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

Expertise in project scheduling tools

Passion for sustainable transportation solutions

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Ottawa, ON, Canada
London, ON, Canada
Mississauga, ON, Canada
Thornhill, ON, Canada
Kingston, ON, Canada

Job Description

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

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 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
  #WeAreWSP

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.

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About Us

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 across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• 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 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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.