Senior Project Manager - Hydro & Dams

The Opportunity:

If you're looking to join a world-class team in the renewable energy industry, while being part of a team firmly rooted in its community, join WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and consulting firms. The company's expertise ranges from conceptual and feasibility studies to full detailed engineering and performance monitoring, right through to closure and decommissioning.

Our Power Canada division 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. 

WSP Canada is currently seeking to add a Project Manager to its Senior Hydropower & Dams team, within the Power Canada division. Energy Canada, a team of over 300 passionate and talented people across Canada, is committed to helping clients meet the growing demand for green energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

As a Senior Project Manager within the team, 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.

Under the supervision of the Project Management Discipline Leader, the successful candidate will ideally be based in one or other of our offices in Alberta.

This employment opportunity offers the successful candidate a chance to develop his/her skills in one of the world's leading engineering companies. This position offers flexibility, competitive benefits and compensation.

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 from us:

• Manage large and major multidisciplinary projects in hydroelectricity and dams;
• Lead diverse teams and coordinate with various departments for smooth project executions.
• Research, develop and maintain strong client relations;
• Evaluate project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, including the earned value method;
• Use and develop leadership skills on an ongoing basis;
• Attend conferences and training courses to maintain and develop new skills;
• Occasional travel for project meetings, site assessments, training and other purposes;
• Support project management processes, including opening, closing and quality assurance processes;
• Track change requests to ensure regular follow-up;
• Other duties as assigned/required, in project management, business development and control.

We would like to know more about you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other relevant field.
• Senior level experience (25 years or more) in the hydropower and dams market;
• Excellent in project management skills. 
• Member in good standing of the Professional Engineer of Alberta.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Technical knowledge and experience for the role;
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work;
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines, deliver and manage multiple tasks;
• Ability to meet deadlines, execute and manage multiple tasks;
• Sense of initiative, proactivity, autonomy and attention to detail;
• Knowledge of planning software (MS Project or Primavera P6) considered an asset;
• PMP certification, or MBA, considered an asset;
• Proactive approach to problem solving with good decision-making skills.