Senior Project Manager - Industrial

WSP • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Project Manager/Team Leader to join their 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 clients. This position will include advisory interaction with clients’ leadership and executive teams, guiding them in decisions around their most important CAPEX initiatives. The Senior Project Manager will be involved in impactful projects with the Property & Buildings / Industrial team and be part of a global organization that is driven by innovation, technical excellence, and a commitment to client success. As a Senior Project Manager, the individual will be responsible for leading complex industrial facilities projects from planning through execution, while managing client relationships, project teams, schedules, and budgets.

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

• Primary driver on critical pursuits, responsible for developing and implementing winning strategies for expanding our business and facilitating team growth.
• Build and manage a book of business as Program Manager/Leader, mentoring other PMs into similar roles growing our large client base
• Foresees and anticipates project issues, provides guidance to mitigate risks
• Lead and manage industrial facilities projects, including advanced manufacturing, distribution, and process-driven facilities
• 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
• Support business development efforts, including proposal development and client presentations
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with WSP standards
• Mentor and support junior project managers and technical staff
• Collaborate closely with regional and national ICoE leadership

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees