Junior Project Manager
About The Position
As a Junior Project Manager in our Geotechnical GTA West Group, you will manage and support geotechnical projects that shape the future of infrastructure and support responsible development across Ontario. You’ll collaborate with technical specialists, senior project managers, Indigenous communities, and clients- bringing clarity, momentum, and trusted leadership to complex, multi‑component projects. You’ll oversee all phases of geotechnical projects, from proposal development to execution and closeout, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and safety regulations.
Requirements
- Ability to manage and support multiple concurrent projects in fast‑paced and evolving environments.
- Proven financial acumen, including forecasting, invoicing, and project economics.
- Demonstrated ability to manage small‑ to medium-sized geotechnical projects.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, writing, and communication skills.
- Strong initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and ethical practice.
- Strong client relationship management skills.
Nice To Haves
- PMP or equivalent training
- proposal leadership experience
Responsibilities
- Support proposal development, opportunity reviews, level‑of‑effort estimating, and strategic pursuits.
- Support the end‑to‑end delivery of geotechnical investigation and design projects, ensuring quality, safety, and technical excellence.
- Manage scope, schedule, risk, budget, and performance metrics to deliver successful outcomes.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and align technical inputs across various disciplines.
- Develop project plans, resourcing strategies, and detailed work breakdown structures.
- Provide progress updates, resolving issues, and supporting invoicing and financial stewardship.
- Track project financial health, forecasts, variances, and profitability.
- Ensure compliance with WSP’s project delivery framework, governance, and quality requirements.
- Identify project risks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to building project management capability across the team.
Benefits
- Flexible work, real balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
