Project Manager

The Opportunity

Our WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector supports clients from coast to coast. From small installations to multi-phase integrated megaprojects, we support a number of industries that stretch from oil and gas, mining, heavy industrial plants, through to renewable power and energy projects in solar, wind, hydropower, and more. We are focused on providing design, engineering and environmental services that contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation, sustain the use and protection of water and marine resources, protect and restore biodiversity, and support our clients as they transition to low carbon solutions. Our experts work together to offer our clients services that live up to our vision : to meet the highest standards in the industry and innovate to exceed them.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate Project Manager to join our team located in our Calgary, Alberta office.

Reporting to the Vice President of Major Projects in ERI, the Project Manager, you will be a strong program manager with an ability to lead and influence a team of Area Managers, Engineering Managers and project engineers as well as other project stakeholders on complex major projects. You will have hands‑on project management experience within the energy and heavy industrial sector and offer strong governance and decision‑making skills to be able to foster and manage current projects as well as potential business opportunities with our various clients.

Our Major Projects division within ERI supports our clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a wide range of services and our expertise is recognized throughout the market. Our experts work together to provide our clients services that live up to our vision of meeting the highest industry standards and innovating to exceed them.

Be involved in winning projects with our Energy Resources and Industry sector and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

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.

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What you can expect to do here

Make recommendations and be involved with important decision making on highly technical and complex aspects of WSP projects. Able to put together rough concepts for execution by others;

Actively leads project planning, resourcing, staffing, de‑staffing, supply and subcontract management;

Prepare and execute Project Management Plans including Work Plans, Risk Management Plans, Safety Plans, Quality Plans, and Communications Plans;

Define, Develop and Document multiple dependent or independent Project Budgets & Schedules, approve changes to baseline / estimates and new forecasted dates;

Responsible for defining scope, and creating WBS, verifying scope with client and following procedures to monitor and control changes on project;

Reviewing engineering, construction and procurement schedules to ensure compliance with project schedule, estimate and procurement plan;

Proactively manage deadlines and ensure appropriate communication is provided (to relevant parties) when schedule and cost conflicts arise;

Assess project resources’ capability to accomplish current and future assigned work and initiate actions as required to meet commitments;

Mentoring and instructing of team members on design requirements, schedules, cost estimates, etc. as required on projects;

Ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule and cost;

Reviews drawings, budgets and contractor quotations for cost optimized contracts and profitability;

Building mutually beneficial internal / external client relationships through the relentless pursuit of excellence;

Building an inclusive, high performance culture based on respect and support;

Manage diverse stakeholder groups; and

Other duties as assigned / required.

Project management responsibilities include a solid understanding of :

Reporting and Scheduling

Revenue Forecasting

Budget Management

Staff Planning and Project Organization Designs

Supply Chain Management

Construction Management

What you’ll bring to WSP

6 to 10 years’ experience in a similar Project Management or equivalent role;

Completed formal training in project management, PMP certification preferred;

4-8 years of previous experience in an EPCM environment;

Experience project managing energy and heavy industrial projects required – specifically in Midstream projects like gas processing plants

Engineering degree in a related discipline or technical diploma from post‑secondary institution is required;

P. Eng. designation is an asset;

A proven track record of completing projects on time and on budget with a high degree of client satisfaction; and

Highly proficient in MS Office including vendor and database software;

Familiar with project management software tools and systems;

Ability to speak French an asset.

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