Senior Project Manager - Industrial

WSP•Dallas, TX

11d

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Project Manager/Team Leader to join our Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) national practice. This role will support a growing portfolio of industrial and advanced manufacturing projects and offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. This position will include delivering major programs and building the Advance Manufacturing portfolio in Texas. Be involved in impactful projects with our Property & Buildings / Industrial team and be part of a global organization that is driven by innovation, technical excellence, and a commitment to client success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum 12+ years of experience managing industrial or manufacturing facilities-related projects.
Proven experience leading project management and multidisciplinary design teams including direct and indirect reporting team members and partners.
Strong understanding of industrial facilities, manufacturing environments, and building systems.
Experienced with alternate construction delivery models on greenfield and brownfield industrial projects including new construction, facility and system upgrades, and facility retrofits.
Excellent client management, communication, and leadership skills.
Skilled at managing project financials, schedules, and contracts.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or PE license preferred, but not required.
Advanced manufacturing or industrial facilities project experience.
Experience working with large, complex projects and multiple stakeholders.
Familiarity with design-build or alternative delivery methods.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver complex industrial facilities projects, including advanced manufacturing, distribution and process-driven facilities from pursuit, through closeout, while managing client relationships, project teams, schedules, and budgets.
Lead and capture critical pursuits, developing and executing winning strategies that expand market share, strengthen client relationships, and position WSP for long-term growth in the region and targeted end market.
Build and manage a sustainable book of business balancing business development, client management, and project delivery responsibilities while mentoring other PMs in account growth and client development.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring project objectives, scope, schedule, and budget are met.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including architectural, engineering, and specialty consultants.
Oversee project planning, scheduling, and staffing.
Financial performance management for both projects and teams.
Lead proposal development, interview preparation, client presentations, and contract negotiations for strategic opportunities, serving as a key contributor to pursuit and capture planning.
Anticipate and mitigate project issues and risks while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with WSP standards.
Mentor, coach, and develop project managers and technical leaders, strengthening the organization's project delivery capabilities and creating the next generation of client-facing leaders.
Collaborate closely with regional and national ICoE leadership.