Senior Project Manager, Energy

The Opportunity

As 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 with the 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.

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 a 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.

Safety, Equity and Accessibility

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. Full details here.

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.