Project Implementation Manager

WSP•New York, NY

12h•$91,400 - $187,600

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Project Implementation Manager to join its Corporate Real Estate Management team. The role supports planning and delivery of corporate real estate projects across the United States, with responsibility for project budgets, schedules, vendor coordination, and overall project execution. Candidates located on the East Coast are preferred, though qualified candidates elsewhere in the United States are welcome. The role reports to and supports the Director of Project Management, making recommendations on regional Corporate Real Estate projects while balancing cost, efficiency, and client needs. The manager oversees projects involving planning, design, construction, relocation, downsizing, and/or premises closure, ensuring delivery within schedule and budget and meeting quality, reliability, and financial requirements. The position develops project budgets and schedules in consultation with leadership, the business, and stakeholders; reviews regional budgets and timelines; and recommends ways to improve financial performance and delivery. It also coordinates with Procurement, Finance, HSE, Legal, Marketing, and other Corporate Services teams to ensure projects and suppliers comply with company policies and obligations. The role promotes consistent, high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement across regional, national, and global operations. It leads project change management in collaboration with the Change Management Lead, identifies project issues and recommends solutions, and develops and mentors the regional project team. The manager builds relationships with staff and leadership, supports recruitment in collaboration with HR, holds employees accountable to policies, and advances employee productivity and operational processes, tools, and services. The position also promotes sustainable practices, including energy-reduction measures. The position requires a degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a Construction Engineering/Management diploma (or equivalent), 7–10 years of experience working with a construction, design, or project management firm, knowledge of construction processes and terminology, and experience drafting budgets, cash flows, and schedules. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, ability to review drawings, budgets, and contractor quotations, and ability to travel are also required. The role calls for strong communication, judgment, organization, flexibility, initiative, and service orientation. English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese language skills are an asset. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. The expected salary range is $91,400–$187,600, varying based on factors including education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a Construction Engineering/Management diploma, or equivalent.
7–10 years of experience working with a construction, design, or project management firm.
Understanding of construction processes and terminology.
Experience drafting budgets, cash flows, and schedules.
Ability to review drawings, budgets, and contractor quotations.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information succinctly and convincingly.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and management skills, work without immediate supervision, and maintain communication with executives and Workplace team members.
Ability to prioritize workloads and perform duties in a timely and efficient manner.
Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities.
Initiative, professionalism, continuous-improvement mindset, and willingness to adapt to changing business needs.
Ability to anticipate issues, generate ideas, contribute to team discussions, and act on new or modified approaches.
Sense of urgency, high-quality service orientation, and a customer-focused, can-do attitude.
Ability to balance quality and excellence with timely delivery.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Responsibilities

Support the Director of Project Management and make recommendations on regional Corporate Real Estate projects, balancing efficiency, cost, and client needs.
Deliver the planning, design, construction, relocation, downsizing, and/or closure of premises on time and within budget.
Promote high standards and a quality-of-service focus for Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management projects and services.
Recommend processes that improve team efficiency and identify opportunities to improve employee productivity, operational processes, tools, and services.
Identify and assess program and project issues, formulate solutions and recommendations, and apply a continuous-improvement mindset with a national and global perspective.
Lead change management in collaboration with the Change Management Lead to help programs and projects achieve expected outcomes.
Manage, develop, and mentor the Regional Real Estate Project team.
Build relationships with staff and leadership at local, regional, and national levels.
Recommend policy and procedure approaches to resolve moderately complex Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management matters.
Promote sustainable practices, including implementation of energy-reduction measures.
Advise on recruitment of Corporate Real Estate Projects staff in collaboration with HR, promote consistent execution, and hold employees accountable to established policies.
Develop and document project budgets and schedules with leadership, the business, and stakeholders, optimizing cost while ensuring projects can be delivered successfully and business priorities are met.
Ensure project results meet requirements for quality, reliability, schedule, cost, and budget.
Review regional project budgets and timelines and recommend improvements to financial performance and delivery.
Manage corrective measures resulting from audits and assessments to ensure compliance with HSE obligations and policies.
Coordinate with Procurement on project suppliers and related paperwork to ensure compliance with company policies.
Coordinate with Finance on project accounting treatments and budget tracking to ensure compliance with company policies.
Work with Corporate Services teams, including HSE, Legal, and Marketing, on project tasks and policy compliance.
Collaborate with other Project Implementation Managers to promote consistent service delivery nationally and globally.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation or other personal time
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings