WSP

Senior Project Manager - Land Development

WSP$112K — $154K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of land development or municipal engineering experience, including 2+ years in a project management role
  • Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams and complex infrastructure projects
  • Thorough knowledge of Ontario's land development and municipal approvals processes
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a focus on client satisfaction
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario or eligibility to obtain
  • PMP certification is a strong asset
  • Familiarity with project management tools and financial tracking systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multidisciplinary land development and municipal engineering projects
  • Act as primary client liaison, nurturing long-term relationships and ensuring high client satisfaction
  • Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
  • Drive business development through proposals, client engagement, and strategic initiatives
  • Guide teams through municipal and agency approval processes using established stakeholder relationships
  • Mentor and develop project teams to promote collaboration, accountability, and excellence
  • Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and performance standards while delivering community-focused solutions

Benefits

  • Home office options available in Hamilton and St. Catharines with hybrid work flexibility
  • Opportunity for career advancement in a collaborative, high-performance environment
  • Involvement in diverse land development initiatives, including greenfield and infill projects
  • Support for professional development through mentorship and training programs
  • Access to WSP's established stakeholder relationships for project success
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity - Build the Future with Us

Are you a visionary leader driven to deliver complex projects and help shape thriving communities? As a Senior Project Manager - Land Development, you will lead high-impact projects across Ontario, overseeing the full project lifecycle while building trusted client relationships, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the strategic growth of WSP.

This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse land development initiatives-greenfield, infill, and beyond-while advancing your career within a collaborative, high-performance environment. Home offices are available in Hamilton, St. Catharines with hybrid work flexibility.

Your Impact
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multidisciplinary land development and municipal engineering projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors
  • Act as the primary client liaison, building strong, long-term relationships and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction
  • Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, schedules, resources, and risk management
  • Drive business development efforts through proposals, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives
  • Guide teams through municipal and agency approvals processes, leveraging WSP's established stakeholder relationships
  • Mentor and develop project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
  • Uphold quality, safety, and performance standards while delivering sustainable, community-focused solutions

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • 10+ years of experience in land development or municipal engineering, including 2+ years in a project management role
  • Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex infrastructure projects
  • Deep understanding of Ontario's land development and municipal approvals processes
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a client-focused mindset
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain
  • PMP certification considered a strong asset
  • Proficiency with project management tools and financial tracking systems
  • Valid Ontario driver's license preferred

Compensation

Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 - $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

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?

Join WSP and be part of a team that is redefining what's possible-one project, one community, and one bold idea at a time.

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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1959

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