Technical Lead & Project Manager (Existing Building Restoration), Building Sciences

WSP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP's Building Sciences team in Ontario is seeking a Project Manager and Technical Lead to restore, renew, and enhance existing buildings across commercial, institutional, and residential portfolios. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure technical quality, and guide projects from assessment through closeout.

The role requires 8+ years in building sciences or envelope restoration, P.Eng. in Ontario, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience delivering building sciences, restoration engineering, or building envelope projects within Ontario.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario; other relevant professional designations will be considered.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams through investigation, design, tendering, construction review, and contract administration.
• Strong project management capabilities, including scope, schedule, budget, resource planning, and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead building condition assessments, forensic investigations, and rehabilitation projects across commercial, institutional, residential, and mixed-use building portfolios.
• Provide technical leadership on complex building envelope restoration projects involving masonry, concrete, stone, curtain wall, glazing, roofing, waterproofing, and sealant renewal.
• Establish project-specific methodologies, design criteria, and quality standards that drive successful project outcomes and long-term asset performance.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through assessment, design, tendering, contract administration, construction review, and project closeout activities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing risk assessments, restoration strategies, and practical recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate professionals through technical reviews, field investigations, site visits, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Strengthen client relationships and support business growth through proposal development, fee preparation, presentations, and industry engagement.
• Champion WSP's commitment to quality, safety, environmental stewardship, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Building science

Communication

Education

P.Eng. in Ontario

Job description

Technical Lead & Project Manager (Existing Building Restoration), Building Sciences

• Toronto, ON, Canada
• Thornhill, ON, Canada

Job Description

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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Join WSP's Building Sciences team as a Project Manager and Technical Lead, where you'll play a key role in restoring, renewing, and enhancing existing buildings across Ontario.

We are seeking an experienced building science professional with a strong background in building envelope restoration and rehabilitation to lead multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical leadership on complex restoration projects.

As a Technical Lead, you will be responsible for the technical quality of projects, ensuring deliverables meet WSP standards and align with client objectives, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. You will provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle while mentoring and developing the next generation of building science professionals.

WSP is home to one of Canada's largest Building Sciences practices. Our GTA Building Sciences team includes more than 80 professionals across Toronto and Thornhill, bringing together expertise in building envelope engineering, material science, restoration engineering, constructability, project management, cost estimating, reserve fund planning, and asset management.

Building Sciences is focused on helping building owners and managers understand, maintain, restore, and improve their assets. We work as trusted advisors, delivering practical, value-driven solutions backed by deep technical expertise and an understanding of the built environment.

Your Impact

As a Project Manager and Technical Lead, you will:

• Lead building condition assessments, forensic investigations, and rehabilitation projects across commercial, institutional, residential, and mixed-use building portfolios.
• Provide technical leadership on complex building envelope restoration projects involving masonry, concrete, stone, glazing systems, roofing, waterproofing, and sealant renewal.
• Establish project-specific methodologies, design criteria, and quality standards that drive successful project outcomes and long-term asset performance.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through assessment, design, tendering, contract administration, construction review, and project closeout activities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing risk assessments, restoration strategies, and practical recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate professionals through technical reviews, field investigations, site visits, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Strengthen client relationships and support business growth through proposal development, fee preparation, presentations, and industry engagement.
• Champion WSP's commitment to quality, safety, environmental stewardship, collaboration, and technical excellence.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 8+ years of progressive experience delivering building sciences, restoration engineering, or building envelope projects within Ontario.
• Demonstrated expertise in the assessment, design, and restoration of existing building envelope systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of masonry, concrete, stone, curtain wall, glazing, roofing, waterproofing, and sealant restoration practices.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario; other relevant professional designations will be considered.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams through investigation, design, tendering, construction review, and contract administration phases.
• Strong project management capabilities, including scope, schedule, budget, resource planning, and client relationship management.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, presentation, and mentoring skills, with the ability to influence technical decision-making.
• Valid Ontario's driver's licence with a willingness to travel for site reviews, field investigations, and client meetings.

Why Choose WSP?

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• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance