Senior Project Manager

WSP; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 86,100 - 128,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Salt Lake City, UT office to lead mining, mineral processing and industrial water projects across North America. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction while delivering engineering studies and EPCM deliverables.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in engineering with 5–10 years in mining or related fields, and demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and safety acumen. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major.
• 5-10 years of project engineering/management experience in mining/industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of project delivery in AEC and client-focused leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels.
• Experience managing project financial performance and forecasting costs.
• Self‑driven with strong problem solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint and related PM tools.
• Proven record of safety compliance and adherence to policies.
• Occasional travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cross‑functional teams to deliver concurrent projects, monitoring scope, schedule and budget.
• Lead teams delivering engineering studies, EPCM and other delivery models aligned with client objectives.
• Develop technical understanding across disciplines to coordinate, identify risks, and support decisions.
• Support business development including client relationship management and proposals.
• Establish technical reviews and QA/QC adherence for projects.
• Create and update initiation/setup docs (RMP, PMP, QP, PSP, Communications Plan).
• Complete closeout activities and conduct lessons‑learned sessions.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and safety policies; manage resources ethically.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Forecasting & budgeting

Risk management

PM tools

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related

Master’s degree in Engineering

Professional certifications (PE, PMP, MBA etc.)

Tools

MS Office suite

PM software

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for Senior Project Manager for our Salt Lake City, UT office. The following locations will also be considered: Phoenix, AZ; Helena, MT or Lakewood, CO. Be involved in projects with our US Mining Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

In this role you will provide project management, project engineering, and project controls leadership for mining, mineral processing, metals, industrial water treatment, chemical processing, and heavy industrial projects across North America and internationally. Responsible for overall project delivery including financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule. You will ensure that responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase, project startup and planning, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are completed to WSP and industry best standards for safety, execution, operational excellence, and profitability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in working closely with clients and leading a team of talented professionals.

Your Impact

• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals and subject matter experts to deliver multiple concurrent projects. Responsible for leading and monitoring scope, schedule, and budget. Responsible for overall project performance and key performance indicators such as SPI, CPI, engineering schedule, forecasting, resource utilization, etc.
• Lead project teams delivering engineering studies, detailed engineering, EPCM, Owner’s Engineer, and other consulting delivery models, ensuring alignment with Client objectives, project governance requirements, and industry standards. Projects may include mining infrastructure, mineral processing facilities, hydrometallurgical plants, water treatment facilities, tailings storage facilities, and other major industrial developments.
• Develop sufficient technical understanding of each understanding discipline to effectively facilitate interdisciplinary coordination, identify project risks and interface issues, and support decision making throughout project execution. Disciplines include process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and controls, civil, structural, geotechnical, water resources, and environmental.
• Support business development including client relationship management, proposal development, project pursuits, contract negotiations, and resource planning.
• Establish and actively drive the appropriate levels of technical review required for the project, selecting appropriately qualified staff to perform the required reviews, and adherence to the QA/QC plan, as applicable.
• Develop and update the Project Initiation/Setup Documentation including: Risk (REF/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project Safety (PSP), and Communications Plan, as necessary.
• Complete formal project closeout activities, along with conducting and documenting a lessons-learned meeting with key project staff.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in a project engineering, project management, engineering management role within the Mining, Mineral Processing, Industrial Water Treatment, or Oil & Gas industries.
• Proficient understanding of project delivery process within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry and strong background and experience in project management.
• Highly proficient interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, clients, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Experience being responsible for project financial performance and tracking and reporting on expenditures as well as forecasting estimated costs to complete.
• Self- motivated with excellent verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements. Average expected travel is below 25%.
• Must pass background check and be authorized for work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Certifications preferred: (PE, PMP, MBA etc.).

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $86,100 - $128,500

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.