WSP

Senior Project Manager, Energy

WSP$147K — $195K *
Energy & Utilities
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 18+ years of experience in Project Management or a related role in the Energy or Power Generation field.
  • Established network and proven success in managing client relationships.
  • Preferably holds PMP certification with formal project management training.
  • Possesses an engineering degree or technical diploma relevant to the field as an asset.
  • Experience in an EPCM environment within the energy sector is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with project management tools like Power BI, SharePoint, and Oracle is necessary.
  • Strong focus on mentoring and team development abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and delivery of complex multidisciplinary energy projects.
  • Define and manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
  • Build and guide high-performing project teams through effective collaboration.
  • Ensure projects meet technical, quality, safety, and profitability standards.
  • Strengthen client relationships and drive business growth through strategic proposals and negotiations.

Benefits

  • Proudly recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • Access to a global community of experts and collaborators.
  • Opportunities for personal growth tailored to individual ambitions.
  • Flexible work environment promoting real work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Lead the Energy transition. Shape what comes next.

As the Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in shaping WSP's Energy strategy across eastern Canada and beyond. You will oversee one large or multiple smaller projects in terms of deliverables as agreed to with client for Energy projects. Included within the responsibilities are driving the execution of programs and/or projects, working within the constraints of budget, schedule, and scope while managing risk and ensuring adherence to established processes and methodologies, and proactive project/client management. Additionally, you will be focused on enabling the growth of our business and strengthening our market position. Your proven track record and experience in project management, client relationship management, and account management will be key to success in this role.

Our Energy subsector, a key component of WSP's ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. From small installations to multi-phase integrated megaprojects, we support your upstream, midstream, or downstream oil and gas activities and energy transition markets at all stages of the project lifecycle, anywhere in the world. We are focused on providing design, engineering and environmental services that contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation, sustain the use and protection of water and marine resources, protect and restore biodiversity, and support our clients as they transition to low carbon solutions. Our experts work together to offer our clients services that live up to our vision: to meet the highest standards in the industry and innovate to exceed them.

Your Impact

  • Lead the planning and delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects, providing technical direction and informed decision-making from concept through execution.
  • Define and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and forecasts, proactively controlling risk, change, cost, and schedule performance.
  • Build and lead high-performing project teams through effective resourcing, mentoring, and collaboration across disciplines and stakeholders.
  • Ensure project excellence by meeting technical, quality, safety, profitability, and client expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Strengthen client relationships and support business growth through proposal development, contract negotiations, and strategic collaboration with leadership.


The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Minimum 18+ years' experience in a Project Management or equivalent role within the Energy and/or Power Generation industry;
  • Strong external network and track record managing client relationships;
  • Completed formal training in project management, PMP certification preferred;
  • Engineering degree in a related discipline or technical diploma from post-secondary institution is an asset;
  • Previous experience in an EPCM environment in the energy industry is an asset;
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools (Power BI, SharePoint, Oracle);
  • Commitment to mentoring, training, and retaining a focused team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly;
  • Strong leadership capability as evidenced by demonstrable success in collaborative work environments;
  • Fluently bilingual (English, French) is an asset.

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
  • BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $147,500 - $195,400
  • MB & ON: $134,600 - $184,600
  • Atlantic Provinces & QC: $133,200 - $176,900

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 Shape the Future?

Bring your vision, leadership, and passion for Energy to a place where your influence truly matters. At WSP, you will help define the future of energy systems - for clients, communities, and generations to come.

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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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