Project Manager

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a motivated Project Manager to join us in our growing Victoria Uptown office. Often partnering with other internal disciplines across WSP, the team is responsible for delivering long-term, complex projects in Land Development and municipal engineering, covering the entire project life-cycle from conceptual planning & design, through to construction management and client hand-over.

As a Project Manager, your responsibilities will cover multiple projects in Victoria and across Vancouver Island. You will form partnerships both internally and externally and will be integral to developing and executing project delivery strategy. You will manage financial and technical aspects of all projects through the full project lifecycle from early project phase, proposals and business development activities, to overseeing engineering, design & approvals to office assistance for contract administration and construction.

This is an in-office position based out of Victoria, British Columbia and, while we welcome applicants from across Canada, successful candidates will be expected to be located within the southern Vancouver Island region. Relocation assistance to Victoria will be considered.

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

Why Victoria?

• A collaborative group approach with a high level of technical support from colleagues, many of whom have been with the Vancouver Island team for over ten years
• Our Victoria Municipal team frequently sets up social events to foster a solid team atmosphere - some examples include pickleball at the Uptown courts, pub trivia nights, board game nights, company BBQs, and lunches to celebrate work anniversaries or other achievements
• As a relatively new professional entering the workforce, you will be welcome to join the WSP Developing Professionals Network (DPN), offering professional support and advice from other DPNs across the country
• The majority of our work is based on Vancouver Island, so you will be able to see firsthand the results of your efforts in improving our communities and share in local success stories

What you can expect to do here:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and provide appropriate solutions in a professional and ethical manner;
• Work on and oversee staff efforts on a variety of project components including road works, sanitary and storm systems, water distribution systems, storm water management, and lift stations;
• Develop conceptual, preliminary and detailed engineering drawings, designs and plans, including plan & profiles, sections and details for design, preparing specifications and contract documents, tender, construction and as-constructed drawing sets;
• Develop stormwater management plans and undertake modelling;
• Prepare proposals;
• Business development activities;
• Mentor and develop the skills of junior staff;
• Manage each project to ensure client expectations and business unit standards are met; and
• Field review, contract administration and resolving construction issues

What you'll bring to WSP:

• An undergraduate degree in civil engineering from an accredited university;
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in the engineering and design of municipal infrastructure and land development projects including water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure;
• Professional Engineer registered with EGBC;
• Experience with engineering of roads, water, sanitary and drainage systems, particularly on Vancouver Island;
• Demonstrated experience with management of engineering projects;
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D software and MMCD documents;
• Experience in construction services including tender preparation, contract administration, and field review;
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal, including teamwork and interpersonal abilities;
• Strong time management skills with the ability to respond to changing priorities and meet deadlines both independently and part of a project team;
• Strong focus on managing multiple projects with a solid commitment to exceptional client service on an ongoing basis.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $96,200 - $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.

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