Senior Project Manager, Mechanical Engineering (Buildings)

Job Description

The Opportunity :

Join us in an exciting new role as a Senior Project Manager within our Buildings Sector. You are a strong leader with extensive experience in managing complex mechanical engineering projects from inception to completion (planning, coordinating, and executing all project phases, ensuring they meet technical specifications, budget constraints, and timelines).

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing design resources, and ensuring quality to deliver successful project outcomes

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• 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.

WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here :

• Assume the Lead role of Project Manager on complex projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Lead a project specific mechanical design team.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
• Monitor project budgets, control costs, and ensure project success.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, providing regular updates and addressing concerns.
• Ensure all engineering work meets quality standards and codes, while ensuring client expectations are met.
• Review and approve technical designs, drawings, and specifications.

What you'll bring to WSP :

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a valid PEO license
• 10 years' experience in engineering consulting industry focus on the design of mechanical systems for buildings
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, codes, and standards.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience with leading mechanical design teams.
• The ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and team members.
• Desire to participate in client management and business development activities.

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.