Manager, Project Controls

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Manager, Project Controls – Bridges Highways & Roads Ontario for our Transportation business line, located in the Greater Toronto Area. 

This position will spearhead a team of seasoned project controls professionals and provide guidance, mentorship, and support. As an experienced team leader, you will bring your demonstrated ability and passion to lead the team internally and support the team's development, performance, and progression. You will be focused on driving the team's efficiency, process automation, and productivity through the adoption of various digital tools available to you within the business. Reporting directly to the Director Operations, the candidate will have exceptional project controls technical, management and financial leadership, and be able to provide operational support to the Director Operations. 

This position provides operational and project controls leadership for the Bridges, Highways, Roads, Major Projects, Electrical/ITS design services as well as Construction Administration services in Ontario. In addition to team leadership responsibilities, the candidate is responsible for overseeing and managing the project controls functions for select infrastructure projects, including direct coordination with clients externally. This role requires a highly organized individual with strong leadership and analytical skills to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

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.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of project control professionals, supporting their development and fostering a collaborative work environment
• Cost Control: Develop and implement cost control processes and systems to monitor budgets and expenditures on different projects
• Scheduling: Create and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with overall project timelines and milestones
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact project success, and develop contingency plans as necessary
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all project control practices comply with industry standards and WSP's quality management systems
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to project managers, stakeholders, and senior management on project financials, schedules, and performance
• Coordination: Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of project controls, including cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project controls, preferably within the infrastructure or construction industry
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP, CCP) are highly desirable
• Experience within an engineering consulting environment is an asset
• Strong leadership, communication and customer relationship skills are essential
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and written) with the internal and external clients and stakeholders, and build well-developed teams and positive relationships
• Excellent technical, interpersonal and teamwork skills