Senior Construction Manager

Overview Temporary Position with Rotational Shifts WSP has a new opportunity for a Senior Construction Manager to join our Earth and Environment Applied Solutions (EEAS) team, with rotational work consisting of two weeks on and two weeks off, at a remote site near Squamish, BC. Travel to and from the project is paid for by WSP. The position is anticipated to start October 2025 and run until February 2026 with the opportunity to extend. The construction team handles a diverse range of construction operations related to projects across Canada in support of WSP’s engineers, scientists, and other operating divisions. What you can expect to do here: Responsibilities You will deliver new construction opportunities for large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects across Canada. You will be accountable for project delivery – safety, scope, quality, and schedule. You will develop and implement project plans; Project Execution Plans, Project Site Safety Plans. You will contribute to development of project schedules and budgets. You will interface with project stakeholders; Client, Engineer, Government Agencies and effectively communicate project updates. You will create and respond to RFIs, Change Orders, Change Directives. You will respond to incidents on site whether Health and Safety or Environment. You will lead construction personnel and engineering design staff to resolve technical and constructability issues. You will be accountable for the health, safety, and quality objectives of the projects. You will set up and manage the project according to work instructions and directives arising from our health and safety systems, quality control and company policies. You will provide updates on project progress and forecast trends to the management team. You will coordinate field tasks, including tasks that involve multiple teams as well as subcontractors. You will coordinate the logistical needs of the project team, such as travel and mobilization. You will oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations. You will ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques. Qualifications A university degree in Civil, Mechanical, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent technical degree. 10-12 years of construction project experience with minimum 6 years as a Construction Manager on large-scale projects; experience in oil and gas or mining is preferred. Marine construction experience is an asset. Good leadership and ability to manage an internal multidisciplinary team and subcontractors. Bilingualism an asset (French/English). Experience working on projects with strict regulatory requirements. Experience in projects related to large diameter drilled caissons, freighter terminal and/or marine construction is desirable. Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Project, Procore, IDoc’s and Adobe Acrobat. Attention to detail, high self-motivation and good problem-solving skills. PMP and/or Professional Engineer designation are an asset. Demonstrated experience in design-build projects would be an asset. Demonstrated experience in completing and maintaining daily job reports and delay tracking. Mobility (out of town) within the Region (Squamish, BC) and nationally is expected to be 100% of the time, with two weeks on and two weeks off. Night shift rotations may be required. Compensation Salary range (in British Columbia): $86,500 - $132,200 The final salary awarded for this role may vary based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. About Us 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 Other Health and Safety is a core value of WSP. Candidates are expected to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies when working at client locations. WSP is committed to employment equity and accommodates candidates with disabilities on request during the selection process. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr