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The Opportunity:

Project Manager, for our Transportation & Infrastructure team, located at our Edson, Alberta office.

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be responsible to assist in the design, delivery and coordination of transportation and infrastructure projects, within the surrounding area. You will provide technical and operational assistance to WSP Clients, the Area Manager, and will assist in coordinating project delivery requirements to ensure the successful design, delivery, management, and cost control of projects. You will also liaise with other Disciplines and Business Units for the successful delivery of multi-discipline projects within the region.

This position will require travel throughout Northwestern Alberta and may result in periods of time away from the assigned office. It is preferred that you reside in the local area, however suitable candidates living within Northwest Alberta will be considered. Relocation will also be provided for top candidates.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

# WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Provide direction, supervision and leadership support and oversee day to day activities in the respective WSP region;

• Provide direct leadership support and supervision to Projects and Project Management teams in meeting specific design targets;

• Ensure proactive project planning and management to facilitate efficient resources, staff utilization, and budgets to deliver the respective projects on time and on budget;

• Project Design, Coordination and Management of various transportation projects;

• Conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design;

• Quantities and construction cost estimates;

• Independent Review and Quality Assurance of designs and drawings;

• Specifications and contract document preparation;

• Review of shop drawings and field technical support of bridge construction;

• Provide leadership and mentoring to a team of technical staff delivering transportation projects;

• Assist with leadership and expertise re: client management.

• Preparation of reports and proposals; and

• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Solid leadership and communication abilities, notably capable of inspiring, engaging, and influencing a high caliber team to drive to high performance levels and seize the opportunities presented internally and in the market, to the benefit of a wide body of stakeholders (including, but not limited to: clients, employees, shareholders, partners, suppliers, and society at large);

• 3+ years of experience working in an engineering and project management capacity on civil engineering projects within Canada is preferred;

• Civil Engineering, Technology, or a related qualification; or practical experience in a similar role;

• Superior technical understanding and design abilities;

• Experience with field review and inspection during construction;

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification would be an asset but not required;

• Strong ability to communicate effectively (verbally, written, and executive presentations) with internal and external clients and stakeholders, and build well-developed teams and positive relationships;

• Motivated and enthusiastic team player with a strong desire to succeed; and

• A valid Class 5 driver’s license.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation

• We are locally dedicated with international scale

• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

• We foster collaboration in everything we do

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)