Project Manager - Hydropower and Dams
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- Toronto, ON
- $122,900-162,800 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
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We are WSP.The OpportunityBuild the Future with Us.As a Project Manager supporting Hydropower and Dams projects, you will play a key role in delivering complex projects in hydroelectric infrastructure across Ontario and Atlantic. Your work will support the reliability, modernization, and resiliency of critical power infrastructure that millions of people depend on. You will work closely with the hydropower and dams design teams and our market managers to lead and manage projects and business opportunities with our various clients. This position will be located out of one of our Ontario or Atlantic provinces.You'll collaborate with diverse technical teams, utilities partners, contractors, and stakeholders - contributing to the planning and execution of meaningful, high impact infrastructure investments that strengthen communities and shape the province's energy future.Our Power Canada division within ERI supports our clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a wide range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design and site services. Our expertise is recognized throughout the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our experts work together to provide our clients services that live up to our vision of meeting the highest industry standards and innovating to exceed them.Your Impact
- Manage multidisciplinary hydropower and dams projects;
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen long-term client relationships;
- Continuously demonstrate leadership skills;
- Attend conferences and training courses to promote WSP and maintain client relationships;
- Travel occasionally for project meetings, site assessments, training, and other related purposes;
- Support WSP's project management processes, across the opportunity, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out phases;
- Monitor project costs and schedules using appropriate tools and techniques, including Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (structural engineering background desired);
- Experience acting as Senior Reviewer on Hydropower and Dams projects;
- At least 12+ years experience in Project Management and a strong network within the hydropower and dams sector, ideally in Ontario and/or Atlantic Canada;
- Strong experience in a project management role managing complex multidisciplinary projects;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work, and to work effectively as part of a team;
- Initiative, proactivity, autonomy, and strong attention to detail;
- Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks in parallel;
- Knowledge of planning software such as MS Project or Primavera P6 (an asset);
- Member in good standing of the Professional Engineer of Ontario, or eligible to obtain registration (an asset);
- MBA or PMP certification (an asset);
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making skills.
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MB & ON: $112,100 to $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 to $147,400Disclosure:
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?Be part of a team driving progress across Canada's essential energy infrastructure. Your impact starts here - join us in building what's next.About Us: At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.Join us.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. Full details .Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details .