Project Manager, Utilities - Rail and Transit
WSPToronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted July 18, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms, with a purpose to future proof our cities and environments.
Job Description
WSP is looking for a Project Manager-Utilities to join their Rail & Transit team. The position involves managing utilities work on a project or portion of a large project, with extensive contact with third party agencies and project staff. The ideal candidate will have 6 years of experience working in roles related to utilities, primarily in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).
Requirements
- University degree or college diploma in Engineering (civil preferred) or Architecture
- Minimum 6 years of experience working in Utilities investigation and/or design in large-scale public infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of the project management process, including an understanding of the need to meet cost and schedule requirements
- Demonstrated experience in Utilities work during the construction phase
- Utilities experience working on transit or transportation projects with MTO (Ministry of Transportation Ontario), Metrolinx, TTC (Toronto Transit Commission), and/or Municipalities/Regions
- Experience with or knowledge of utilities principles
- Knowledge of alternative project delivery methods, including design-build and progressive design build
- Knowledge of the legal framework for implementing civil/utility infrastructure in the Province of Ontario, and a strong knowledge of applicable codes and legislation
- CAD experience to review and edit Utility Conflict plans with key impacting project infrastructure
- Experience creating Utility Conflict Plans, Utility Conflict Matrix, Utility Joint Trench, Utility Relocation Concept Drawings
- Experience reviewing track, architectural, civil, structural, landscape, roads, and utility design drawings to understand their impact on existing and proposed private and public utilities
- Requires sound judgement; excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal communication and technical report writing skills
Benefits
- Flexible Work Policy
- Comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform
- Great savings programs
- Attractive pay
- Great corporate culture