Senior Industrial Projects Leader

WSP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 134,700 - 200,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Team Leader to drive complex industrial facility projects from planning through execution. You will manage client relationships, schedules, and budgets while guiding multidisciplinary teams toward successful delivery.

You will mentor junior managers and contribute to proposals and client development, operating within a collaborative, innovation-focused environment that values technical excellence and client success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing industrial or manufacturing facilities projects.
• Proven leadership of project management and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of industrial facilities, manufacturing environments, and building systems.
• Experience with alternate construction delivery models on greenfield/brownfield projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex industrial facilities projects through planning, design, construction, and closeout.
• Serve as primary client contact to ensure objectives, scope, schedule, and budget are met.
• Coordinate architectural, engineering, and specialty consultants.
• Develop and manage execution plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing support, and resource use.
• Maintain strong client relationships for repeat business.
• Mentor junior project managers and support their development.
• Support pursuits, client development, and proposal activities with technical delivery expertise.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to share best practices and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

10+ years of industrial/manufacturing project experience

PMP/PE preferred but not required

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Team Leader to drive complex industrial facility projects from planning through execution. You will manage client relationships, schedules, and budgets while guiding multidisciplinary teams toward successful delivery.

You will mentor junior managers and contribute to proposals and client development, operating within a collaborative, innovation-focused environment that values technical excellence and client success.