Experienced Project Manager

WSP

Burlington, CAunknown$46k-$61k/yrPosted Jul 24, 2026
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About the role

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity . People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us - Join WSP's Applied Solutions team and play a pivotal role in delivering some of Ontario's most complex and impactful capital projects. Based in Southwestern Ontario, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering, design, EPCM, and construction management assignments across industrial, manufacturing, energy, transportation, municipal, and commercial sectors.

This role is ideal for a seasoned project leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands the realities of construction execution, and has successfully managed projects from concept development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. Working closely with clients, contractors, consultants, and technical specialists, you will help shape project outcomes while driving exceptional performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction.

Your Impact

Lead the successful delivery of complex engineering, EPCM, and construction management projects throughout the full project lifecycle.

Direct multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, consultants, contractors, and construction partners to achieve project objectives.

Develop and execute project strategies that align technical solutions, client expectations, commercial goals, and construction realities.

Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risk registers, change management processes, and overall project governance.

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering trusted relationships and identifying opportunities to create long-term value.

Drive collaboration between design and construction teams to ensure practical, constructible, and cost-effective project solutions.

Champion a culture of health, safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all project activities.

Mentor and support developing project professionals while contributing to the continued growth of WSP's Applied Solutions practice across Ontario.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Minimum 5 years of progressive project management experience delivering engineering consulting, EPCM, owner's representative, or construction management projects.

Demonstrated success leading complex industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, commercial, institutional, or [Removed]l project programs.

Strong understanding of engineering design processes, construction execution, procurement strategies, contract administration, and project controls.

Experience managing external consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary technical teams in a client-facing environment.

Proven ability to manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk mitigation, and change management.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance technical excellence, client expectations, project delivery requirements, and business objectives.

PMP designation, P.Eng., CET, Gold Seal, or equivalent professional credential is considered a strong asset.

Valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout Canada and support project sites as required.

Strong proficiency in English and minimum working knowledge in French.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.

Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.

Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $46.00 to $61.00

MB & ON: $42.00 to $57.80

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $41.60 to $55.20

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Deliver What's Next?

If you're a strategic project leader who understands the intersection of engineering, construction, and client success, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join a team that delivers complex projects, partners with industry-leading clients, and helps shape the future of communities and industries across Ontario. Bring your expertise, your influence, and build your career with WSP's growing Applied Solutions team.

At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .

Compensation

This Project / Program Manager role pays $46k-$61k/yr. Within typical range for project / program manager roles in Canada.

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