Job Description

The Opportunity

WSP is seeking skilled a Senior Project Manager to join our Buildings team in Toronto to thrive in this
environment, you will need to be a trained architect or engineer, have at least 10 + years' experience in
managing Federal Government projects and have experience with Department of Defense project
construction and be well versed in managing multi-discipline design projects, and are at ease in a
leadership role.

The Project Manager ensures the success of the assigned projects by harnessing the necessary
resources and managing their deployment to achieve our client's objectives. There is no typical project.
Every day brings new opportunities and challenges. But every project needs a leader. If you feel you are
up to the challenge, please contact us.

Why WSP?

• As a company we're focused on prioritizing a diverse, inclusive and supporting environment where our people feel empowered, and are able to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• 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 - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, 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.

#WeAreWSP

What you will do at WSP
• Take ownership of the project delivery through all the project lifecycle phases
• Knowledge of how Government projects are led and run with a focus on DND works
• Prepare proposals, project cost estimates and schedules for construction and design projects
• Be the key point of contact with the Client or on behalf of the Client on all technical and
administrative matters
• Liaise with project stakeholders and other relevant governing agencies
• Manage the project budget, schedule, internal and external stakeholders, and quality
• Coordinate the work of Contractors, designers, and other suppliers, both internal and external
• Review contracts, design drawings and specifications for completeness, constructability, and
alignment with project requirements
• Resolve project issues through the identification of risk and implementation of mitigation
measures
• Perform all other tasks that will help accomplish the successful delivery of the project; and,
• Contribute to knowledge transfer by providing functional guidance, peer review and mentoring.

What you will bring to WSP
• Undergraduate Degree or Technologist Certificate in engineering or architecture, or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years relevant project management experience in Government led projects with a
focus on DND projects, and multi-discipline design projects
• Strategic, conceptual analytical thinking and decision-making skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiastic team player;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Other designations conferred by Industry associations (PMP or others) are considered assets; and,
• You must be flexible and have the ability to work on several projects of varied complexity with
minimal supervision in collaboration with multiple supporting elements of the organization

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.