Senior Project Manager - Industrial

WSP in the U.S.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 134,700 - 200,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Team Leader for the Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) to manage complex industrial facilities projects. You will coordinate with architectural, engineering, and specialty consultants, lead project execution, and maintain client relationships across national practice in Colorado.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong leadership, and familiarity with alternative delivery methods; PMP/PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing industrial or manufacturing facilities projects.
• PMP certification or PE license preferred (not mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex industrial facilities projects from planning through closeout.
• Serve as primary client point of contact to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage project execution plans and budgets.
• Identify and implement risk mitigation strategies to support delivery.
• Mentor junior project managers and support their development.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Budget & scheduling

Multidisciplinary teams

Risk management

Education

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

Job description

Senior Project Manager/Team Leader – Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE)

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager/Team Leader to support our Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) national practice in Colorado. The role involves managing industrial and advanced manufacturing projects, cooperating with multidisciplinary teams, and interacting with client leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex industrial facilities projects, including advanced manufacturing, distribution, and process‑driven facilities, through planning, design, construction administration, and closeout.
• Serve as primary client point of contact, ensuring project objectives, scope, schedule, and budget are met.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including architectural, engineering, and specialty consultants.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
• Identify, monitor, and implement risk mitigation strategies to support delivery.
• Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing support, and resource utilization.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to foster repeat business and client satisfaction.
• Mentor junior project managers and support their development.
• Participate in proposal development, interviews, client presentations, and pursuit planning activities.
• Collaborate with regional and national ICoE leadership to share best practices and improve processes.

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 multidisciplinary design teams, with reporting responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of industrial facilities, manufacturing environments, and building systems.
• Experience with alternate construction delivery models on greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Excellent client management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Skilled at managing project financials, schedules, and contracts.
• PMP certification or PE license preferred (not mandatory).

Preferred Experience

• Advanced manufacturing or industrial facilities project experience.
• Experience on large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with design‑build or alternative delivery methods.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and other paid time off.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $134,700 - $200,100. WSP USA reserves the right to adjust compensation based on various factors.

EEO Statement

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.