WSP

Senior Construction Project Manager

WSP$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 15+ years of experience in construction project management
  • Proven track record of delivering large industrial construction projects
  • Strong knowledge of construction delivery methods and project controls
  • Experience in managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Proficiency in construction management software like Procore or Autodesk
  • OSHA 10-hour certification (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

  • Champion site safety performance and compliance
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale construction projects
  • Provide strategic oversight through all project phases
  • Direct multidisciplinary teams and contractors for execution
  • Drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance across projects
  • Review design deliverables for compliance and cost efficiency
  • Serve as primary client interface to ensure satisfaction

Benefits

  • Mentorship and development opportunities for project teams
  • Engagement in business development efforts
  • Collaboration with senior leadership on strategic alignment
  • Possibility of additional responsibilities based on business needs
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager for Dallas, TX to lead the delivery of large complex industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for overseeing large-scale construction projects supporting client delivery, driving execution from planning through commissioning.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of strategic leadership, technical expertise, and client-facing experience, with a proven ability to deliver high-value projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Project Leadership & Delivery
  • Champion site safety performance and compliance through executive engagement and strategic oversight.
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of construction projects and industrial environments
  • Provide strategic oversight across all phases: planning, design coordination, construction, and closeout
  • Direct multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
  • Drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance across multiple concurrent projects

Technical Construction Oversight
  • Guide construction execution strategies, logistics planning, and constructability reviews
  • Review design deliverables to ensure alignment with project requirements, cost efficiency, and compliance standards
  • Lead QA/QC programs, including inspection readiness and corrective action management
  • Advise clients and internal leadership on project risks, delivery models, and technical solutions


Contract & Budget Management
  • Oversee contract administration, including negotiation of contracts and change orders
  • Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
  • Evaluate and approve scope, cost, and schedule changes to ensure alignment with project objectives


Compliance & Risk Management
  • Champion a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all regulatory and company standards
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to construction delivery, logistics, and project execution
  • Monitor project performance through KPIs related to safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability


Client and Business Leadership
  • Serve as primary client interface, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction
  • Support business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and client presentations
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align project execution with broader business strategy
  • Mentor and develop project teams, fostering a high-performance culture
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.


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Who You Are

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field OR equivalent
  • 15+ years of experience in construction project management, with emphasis on large, complex projects
  • Demonstrated success delivering large industrial construction projects
  • Strong knowledge of construction delivery methods, contract structures, and project controls
  • Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Proficiency in construction management platforms (e.g., Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, e-Builder)
  • Strong understanding of construction codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Excellent communication and client management skills
  • OSHA 10-hour certification (or ability to obtain)


About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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Founded
1959

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