Senior 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. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
Job Description
WSP is looking for a Senior Project Manager-Utilities to join their Rail & Transit team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing utilities work on a project or portion of a large project. The role involves extensive contact with third party agencies and project staff.
Requirements
- University degree or college diploma in Engineering (civil preferred) or Architecture
- Minimum 8 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 and stakeholder negotiations
- 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 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
- Comprehensive and employee-focused benefits
- Flexible work options
- Great corporate culture
- Attractive pay
- Virtual healthcare
- Wellness platform
- Great savings programs