Senior Construction Manager

WSP Global Inc.; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of large, complex industrial construction projects, guiding them from planning through commissioning.

The role blends strategic leadership, technical expertise, and client-facing skills to deliver high-value projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. The ideal candidate will champion site safety, oversee end-to-end project delivery, manage budgets and contracts, and mentor teams while aligning

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.
• Proven track record delivering large industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction delivery methods, contract structures, and project controls.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of construction codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• OSHA 10-hour 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 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.
• 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 project objectives.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Client interface

Leadership

Budget management

Schedule management

Risk management

Contract management

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

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

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)