Senior Project Manager - Industrial

WSP • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

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 regularly interact with client leadership teams to provide project management guidance and help support successful planning and execution of capital projects. 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 10+ 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 manage complex industrial facilities projects, including advanced manufacturing, distribution, and process-driven facilities, through planning, design, construction administration and closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring project objectives, scope, schedule, and budget are achieved.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including architectural, engineering, and specialty consultants.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
• Identify, monitor, and implement risk mitigation strategies to support successful delivery.
• Manage project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, invoicing support, and resource utilization.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships that contribute to repeat business opportunities and long-term client satisfaction.
• Mentor junior project managers and support their professional development.
• Support key pursuits and client development activities by contributing technical, project delivery, and client relationship expertise.
• Participate in proposal development, interviews and client presentations, and pursuit planning efforts.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and support of project staffing and resource planning efforts.
• Collaborate closely with regional and national Industrial Center of Excellence leadership to share best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives.

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