WSP in Africa

Senior Project Manager

WSP in Africa  •  Ottawa, CA (Onsite)  •  11 hours 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

WSP is growing our Construction Services & Materials Engineering (CSME) team in Ottawa and is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery o f transportation, municipal, infrastructure, buildings, land development, and industrial projects across Eastern Ontario.

The CSME team provides construction oversight, materials testing, quality assurance, geotechnical support, and project delivery services on some of Canada's most important infrastructure projects. Our professionals work closely with clients, contractors, communities, and project stakeholders to help build and maintain the infrastructure that supports our growing communities.

As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in managing multidisciplinary project teams, overseeing project performance, supporting business development initiatives, and fostering strong client relationships. You will work closely with technical specialists, engineers, field staff, laboratory personnel, and leadership teams to deliver high-quality solutions while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced consulting environment and enjoys balancing technical project delivery, client engagement, and team leadership.

Your Impact

  • Manage a portfolio of construction services, materials engineering, geotechnical, and infrastructure projects from initiation through close-out.
  • Lead project planning, execution, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and reporting activities.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors, laboratories, and field personnel.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, developing and maintaining strong long-term relationships.
  • Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, invoicing, profitability, and resource utilization.
  • Review project deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, quality requirements, and client expectations.
  • Support and mentor junior staff, technical specialists, and project coordinators.
  • Collaborate with operational leaders to support workload planning and resource allocation.
  • Contribute to proposal preparation, scope development, fee estimates, and business development activities.
  • Promote and champion WSP's health, safety, and environmental culture across all project activities.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance project delivery, client service, and operational efficiency.

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in Ontario is considered a strong asset.
  • 8-12+ years of experience in consulting engineering, construction services, materials engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong understanding of construction practices, quality control, materials testing, and infrastructure project delivery.
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships and identify business development opportunities.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing project profitability.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites throughout the region as required.

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: $53.40 – $70.80
MB & ON: $48.70 - $67.10
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $48.20 - $64.10

Disclosure:
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.

Explore Limitless Possibilities

Ready to lead impactful infrastructure projects and grow your career with one of Canada's top consulting firms? Apply today and help shape the future of our communities with WSP.


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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