WSP

Senior Project Manager, Energy

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

Qualifications

  • 18+ years in Project Management or related role within Energy/Power Generation industry
  • Proven track record in managing client relationships
  • PMP certification preferred with formal project management training
  • Engineering degree or technical diploma in a related field is an asset
  • Experience in an EPCM environment in the energy sector is an asset
  • Familiarity with project management software like Power BI, SharePoint, Oracle
  • Bilingual in English and French is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and delivery of complex multidisciplinary projects
  • Define and manage project scope, budgets, and schedules
  • Build and lead high-performing project teams
  • Ensure project excellence in quality, safety, and profitability
  • Strengthen client relationships to support business growth

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape energy transition strategies
  • Engagement in innovative energy projects across eastern Canada and beyond
  • Commitment to professional development through mentoring
  • Collaboration with experts dedicated to environmental and climate goals
  • Hybrid work environment accommodating 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.

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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