Senior Project Manager – Mining & Heavy Industry, Flexible

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada 2026

Global engineering network

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced project leader in Canada to drive mining and heavy industrial consulting engagements. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules, and maintain budget control while ensuring HSE and quality standards are met.

The role emphasizes client interaction, strategic planning, and delivering complex projects from concept to execution in a collaborative, global engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering.
• EIT, CET, or P.Eng considered an asset.
• 8+ years of consulting experience supporting mining and/or heavy industrial projects.
• 3+ years of hands-on project management for multidiscipline environments.
• Strong client interaction skills.
• Highly organized and self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Drive resource and budget planning to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables across all disciplines for seamless execution.
• Optimize workforce planning to ensure the right people are engaged at the right time.
• Own project schedules and cost control, delivering accurate, timely reports.
• Manage project changes proactively to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.
• Champion HSE and quality standards, raising the bar for operational excellence.
• Represent WSP confidently in meetings, presentations, and stakeholder discussions.
• Respond quickly and effectively to scope-related matters.
• Capture and share lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, scope development, and client engagement.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree (BEng/BSc)

EIT/CET/P.Eng asset

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced project leader in Canada to drive mining and heavy industrial consulting engagements. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules, and maintain budget control while ensuring HSE and quality standards are met.

The role emphasizes client interaction, strategic planning, and delivering complex projects from concept to execution in a collaborative, global engineering environment.