WSP is currently seeking an experienced sustainability project manager to join our Climate Change, Resilience and Sustainability team as a Sustainability Advisor. Ideally, the successful candidate will have a background in sustainable buildings or infrastructure with 5-8 years of related experience.
Opportunity
WSP is currently seeking a project manager to join our national Sustainability team. Ideally located in Toronto, ON with options for location in Vancouver, Kitchener or Montreal. WSP's Sustainability team is part of WSP’s larger national Climate Change, Resilience and Sustainability team.
Why WSP?
Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday.
A phenomenal collaborative culture filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.
We offer attractive pay, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. We offer flexible work options including remote work.
Reporting to the Manager of Sustainability, this role is responsible for managing sustainability projects for clients in real estate, healthcare, government and other sectors. The projects will range in type, size and complexity, and the successful candidate will be responsible for managing project teams to achieve project objectives, timelines and financial expectations.
What you will do at WSP
Delivery of best-in-class sustainability and high-performance building services.
Manage multiple projects to deliver a quality service on time, and on budget.
Interact with client staff, client principals, architects, engineers, contractors, industry representatives and construction trades.
Facilitate green building certifications (LEED, Green Globes, BOMA BEST, WELL, Envision, etc.).
Facilitate, participate and promote an integrated design process.
Manage the delivery of a broad range of sustainability and analysis services required for the project (energy modeling, life cycle assessment, climate resilience, etc.).
Provide technical support and guidance on sustainability related concepts, strategies and design.
Collaborate with and lead design teams to integrate and achieve high-performance and sustainable buildings objectives.
Develop clear and concise written reports that convey technical information and recommendations.
Contribute to proposals and various client management activities.
Provide technical leadership to both internal and external teams.
Contribute to the knowledge and professional development of employees in the group.
Lead knowledge and process development initiatives in their area of expertise.
What you bring to WSP
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree is preferred from an accredited university or college in Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical or Building Systems Engineering, or Building Sustainability.
LEED AP with specialty in good standing (BD+C preferred, in addition, O+M or ID+C).
WELL AP, Passive House, Envision an asset.
Experience with corporate sustainability reporting and life-cycle assessment an asset.
Proven experience (5+ years) providing technical leadership and service delivery in sustainability consulting.
Previous design, construction or project management experience on new construction or major renovation projects.
Proven experience working with and managing the interaction between design teams and sustainability.
Thorough understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to lead/work successfully with small teams and to maintain client relationships.
Demonstrated experience in managing projects, clients, service delivery, timelines and budgets.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking, time management and decision-making skills.
Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Desire to learn continuously, work more effectively, and enhance technical and professional skills.
Expected Salary: $90,000 - $105,000
WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.
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