WSP in Africa

Senior Project Manager

WSP in Africa  •  $111k - $154k/yr  •  Toronto, CA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP

The Opportunity

Lead complex building projects that shape communities.As a Senior Project Manager – Buildings, you will play a critical leadership role delivering multidisciplinary building projects from concept through completion. Based in Ontario, this role places you at the forefront of client engagement, team leadership, and technical delivery—where your decisions directly influence project outcomes, client trust, and community impact.You will work across diverse building portfolios, collaborating with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver projects that are technically sound, commercially successful, and aligned with WSP’s commitment to excellence. [Senior Pro...-2026.docx]

Your Impact

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex building projects across multiple disciplines
  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk while ensuring alignment with client expectations and contractual requirements
  • Serve as the primary client interface, building trusted relationships and identifying opportunities for additional services
  • Coordinate internal teams, subconsultants, and external partners to drive integrated project delivery
  • Apply project management best practices to ensure quality, safety, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle
  • Support proposal development, work planning, and resource forecasting for building projects
  • Mentor junior project managers and technical staff, contributing to team growth and capability building
  • Champion WSP’s values, health and safety culture, and commitment to sustainable project outcomes

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The Skills That Set You Apart

  • 10+ years of progressive experience managing complex building or infrastructure projects
  • Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects with significant budgets and schedules
  • Post‑secondary education in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline
  • Professional designation (P.Eng., PMP, or equivalent) or active progress toward certification
  • Strong understanding of project delivery models, contracts, and risk management in the buildings sector
  • Experience working with public and private sector clients in Canada
  • Ability to balance technical oversight with commercial and people leadership responsibilities

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Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $154,400
MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 – $147,400Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

At WSP, your leadership helps shape buildings that support how people live, work, and connect. Bring your project expertise, strategic mindset, and passion for delivery to a team that values impact, collaboration, and long‑term growth.
At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here

WSP in Africa

About WSP in Africa

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.​

Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.​

Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/

#WeAreWSP

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1885
Website
wsp.com
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