Senior Construction Manager

Job Description

Flexible to various locations in British Columbia (or other provinces)

WSP has a new opportunity for a Senior Construction Manager to join our Earth and Environment Applied Solutions (EEAS) team, rotational work with two weeks on and two weeks off, at a remote site near Squamish BC. Travel to and from the project is paid for by WSP.

The position is anticipated to start June 2025 and run until February 2026 with opportunity to extend.

The construction team handles a diverse range of construction operations related to projects across Canada in support of WSP's engineers, scientists, and the other operating divisions.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• You will deliver new construction opportunities for large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects across Canada.
• You will be accountable for project delivery - safety, scope, quality, and schedule.
• You will develop and implement project plans; Project Execution Plans, Project Site Safety Plans
• You will contribute to development of project schedules and budgets
• You will interface with project stakeholders; Client, Engineer, Government Agencies and effectively communicate project updates
• You will create and respond to RFIs, Change Orders, Change Directives
• You will respond to incidents on site whether it be Health and Safety or Environment
• You will lead construction personnel and engineering design staff to resolve technical and constructability issues.
• You will be accountable to the health, safety, and quality objectives of the projects.
• You will set up and manage the project according to the various work instructions and directives, protocols and procedures arising from our health and safety systems, quality control and company policies.
• You will provide updates on project progress and forecast trends to the management team.
• You will coordinate field tasks, including tasks that involve multiple teams as well as subcontractors.
• You will coordinate the logistical needs of the project team, such as travel and mobilization.
• You will oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
• You will ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• A university degree in Civil, Mechanical, Structural or Geotechnical Engineer or equivalent technical degree;
• 10-12 years of construction project experience with minimum 6 years experience as a Construction Manager on large scale projects, preferably with oil and gas or mining experience. Marine construction experience is an asset.
• Good leadership and ability to manage an internal multidisciplinary team and subcontractors;
• Bilingualism an asset (French/English);
• Experience working on projects with strict regulatory requirements
• Experience in projects related to large diameter drilled caissons, freighter terminal and or marine construction is desirable;
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Procore, IDoc's and Adobe Acrobat software;
• Attention to detail, high self-motivation and good problem-solving skills;
• PMP and / or Professional Engineer designation are an asset;
• Demonstrated experience in design build projects would be an asset;
• Demonstrated experience in completing and maintaining daily job reports and delay tracking
• Mobility (out of town) within the Region (Squamish, BC) and nationally is expected to be 100% of the time, working two weeks on and two weeks off. Nigh shift rotations will be a requirement.

Compensation:

Salary range (in British Columbia): $86,500 - $132,200

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.