Senior Project Manager

WSP • Vancouver, BC

9d • CA$94,100 - CA$138,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Build the Future with Us - Join our Applied Solutions team and play a pivotal role in delivering complex geotechnical and ground improvement projects across Canada. Working within the Ground Improvement practice, you will provide project leadership from opportunity identification and estimating through execution and client delivery. This role is ideal for a Senior Project Professional who combines strong technical and commercial acumen with a passion for building client relationships, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative solutions that create lasting value for clients and communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience leading geotechnical, ground improvement, heavy civil, foundation, remediation, earthworks, mining, or construction projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, project controls, contract administration, and commercial management.
• Strong estimating background with experience developing cost estimates, bid pricing, tender strategies, and proposal submissions.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and lead high-performing project teams.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements within construction and engineering environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% of the time to support project work, field activities, client meetings, and team collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ground improvement methods such as stone columns, rigid inclusions, deep soil mixing, wick drains, dynamic compaction, grouting, or related techniques is considered a strong asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of complex ground improvement and geotechnical construction projects across Canada.
• Develop project execution strategies that drive safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.
• Prepare and review estimates, budgets, proposals, and tender submissions to support strategic growth opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, providing mentorship and leadership that supports career development and project excellence.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, profitability, and contractual obligations.
• Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities and contributing to winning pursuits.
• Champion innovative applied solutions that improve constructability, performance, sustainability, and client outcomes.

Benefits

• Flexible work, real balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior