Senior Construction Manager

WSP Global Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead delivery of large industrial projects from planning through commissioning. You will oversee safety, schedule, cost, and quality while directing multidisciplinary teams and engaging clients to ensure value delivery.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of PM experience, strong knowledge of construction delivery and controls, and proficiency with major CM platforms. OSHA 10 certification is preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of experience in construction project management on large, complex projects.
• Proven success delivering large industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of delivery methods, contract structures, and project controls.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or e-Builder.
• Strong understanding of construction codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• OSHA 10 certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Champion site safety performance and compliance through executive engagement and strategic oversight.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of construction projects and industrial environments.
• Provide strategic oversight across planning, design coordination, construction, and closeout.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project execution.
• Drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance across multiple concurrent projects.
• Guide construction execution strategies, logistics planning, and constructability reviews.
• Review design deliverables to ensure alignment with project requirements, cost efficiency, and compliance standards.
• Lead QA/QC programs, including inspection readiness and corrective action management.
• Advise clients and internal leadership on project risks, delivery models, and technical solutions.
• Oversee contract administration, including negotiation of contracts and change orders.
• Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Evaluate and approve scope, cost, and schedule changes to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to construction delivery and execution.
• Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability.
• Serve as primary client interface, maintaining relationships and client satisfaction.
• Support business development, proposals, pursuits, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align execution with business strategy.
• Mentor and develop project teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

10+ years PM experience

Industrial project delivery

Delivery methods & controls

Budgets & schedules

CM platforms (Procore/ACCs/e-Builder)

Construction codes & safety

Client management

OSHA 10

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

Procore/Autodesk Construction Cloud/e-Builder

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager for Dallas, TX to lead the delivery of large complex industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for overseeing large-scale construction projects supporting client delivery, driving execution from planning through commissioning.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of strategic leadership, technical expertise, and client-facing experience, with a proven ability to deliver high-value projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Champion site safety performance and compliance through executive engagement and strategic oversight.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of construction projects and industrial environments

• Provide strategic oversight across all phases: planning, design coordination, construction, and closeout

• Direct multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution

• Drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance across multiple concurrent projects

Technical Construction Oversight

• Guide construction execution strategies, logistics planning, and constructability reviews

• Review design deliverables to ensure alignment with project requirements, cost efficiency, and compliance standards

• Lead QA/QC programs, including inspection readiness and corrective action management

• Advise clients and internal leadership on project risks, delivery models, and technical solutions

Contract & Budget Management

• Oversee contract administration, including negotiation of contracts and change orders

• Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control

• Evaluate and approve scope, cost, and schedule changes to ensure alignment with project objectives

Compliance & Risk Management

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all regulatory and company standards

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to construction delivery, logistics, and project execution

• Monitor project performance through KPIs related to safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability

Client and Business Leadership

• Serve as primary client interface, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction

• Support business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and client presentations

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align project execution with broader business strategy

• Mentor and develop project teams, fostering a high-performance culture

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

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Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field OR equivalent

• 10+ years of experience in construction project management, with emphasis on large, complex projects

• Demonstrated success delivering large industrial construction projects

• Strong knowledge of construction delivery methods, contract structures, and project controls

• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams

• Proficiency in construction management platforms (e.g., Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, e-Builder)

• Strong understanding of construction codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

• Excellent communication and client management skills

• OSHA 10-hour certification (or ability to obtain)