Description
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Applied Solutions team and play a pivotal role in delivering complex geotechnical and ground improvement projects across Canada.
The Opportunity: Join our team and provide project leadership from opportunity identification and estimating through execution and client delivery. This role is ideal for a Senior Project Professional who combines strong technical and commercial acumen with a passion for building client relationships, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative solutions that create lasting value for clients and communities.
Your Impact:
- Lead the successful delivery of complex ground improvement and geotechnical construction projects across Canada.
- Develop project execution strategies that drive safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.
- Prepare and review estimates, budgets, proposals, and tender submissions to support strategic growth opportunities.
- Build trusted relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Manage multidisciplinary project teams, providing mentorship and leadership that supports career development and project excellence.
- Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, profitability, and contractual obligations.
- Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities and contributing to winning pursuits.
- Champion innovative applied solutions that improve constructability, performance, sustainability, and client outcomes.
The Skills That Set You Apart:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive project management experience leading geotechnical, ground improvement, heavy civil, foundation, remediation, earthworks, mining, or construction projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in project management, project controls, contract administration, and commercial management.
- Strong estimating background with experience developing cost estimates, bid pricing, tender strategies, and proposal submissions.
- Knowledge of ground improvement methods such as stone columns, rigid inclusions, deep soil mixing, wick drains, dynamic compaction, grouting, or related techniques is considered a strong asset.
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and lead high-performing project teams.
- Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements within construction and engineering environments.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% of the time to support project work, field activities, client meetings, and team collaboration.
Why Choose WSP?:
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition,because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
Compensation:
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000
- MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 - $124,900