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From the employer's careers site First seen 30 Oct 2026

Lead Project Manager, Defence Buildings

WSP senior full-time

Salary

$122,900 - $162,800 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee the delivery of secure, complex infrastructure projects supporting Canada's defence and federal operations. As a Lead Project Manager, you will guide projects across various facilities, including military bases, armories, and maintenance facilities, while contributing to the growth of WSP's national Defence and Federal Buildings practice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead defence and federal infrastructure projects from planning to closeout.
  • Establish project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and risk controls.
  • Direct multidisciplinary teams, maintaining accountability for scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
  • Partner with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve delivery challenges.
  • Oversee security, regulatory compliance, and health and safety requirements.
  • Mentor project managers and junior staff to foster an inclusive project culture.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
  • 7+ years of progressive project delivery experience, including defence or complex infrastructure projects.
  • Experience with maritime/shipyard projects is required.
  • Proven experience managing complex capital projects and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience with Defence Construction Canada (DCC) and alternative project delivery models.
  • Strong commercial, client, and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain the required federal security clearance is mandatory; bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary: $122,900 - $162,800 (AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT)
  • Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for growth.
  • Recognition as a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/97971

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