Job Description:
What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.
You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.
The Opportunity
Innovate and Lead - In this role, you'll be at the forefront of transformative transportation projects that shape Ontario's future. As a Senior Project Manager in our Transportation - Highways group, you'll lead complex MTO design assignments, including highway components of major P3 and alternative delivery projects. Your expertise will drive solutions that enhance mobility and connect communities.
You can choose to work from one of our Ontario offices: London, Mississauga, Thornhill, Kingston, or Ottawa.
Your Impact
- Deliver highway design solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects that improve safety and efficiency across Ontario
- Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of MTO projects, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery
- Oversee budgets, schedules, and quality standards to meet client expectations and project milestones
- Collaborate with clients, agencies, and partners to align project goals with community needs
- Drive proposal development and cost estimates for high-profile projects, including P3 and alternative delivery models
- Mentor and guide engineers and coordinators, fostering knowledge transfer and professional growth
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Canada (Ontario preferred) with a Civil Engineering degree
- Minimum 8 years of experience managing complex transportation projects, including MTO highway design and P3 delivery models
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and navigate strategic decision-making
- Expertise in project scheduling tools and contract documentation
- A passion for shaping sustainable transportation solutions that make a real difference
Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home
- Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
- A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition-because your growth drives ours
- Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours
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Compensation
BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $147,500 - $195,400
MB & ON: $134,600 - $184,600
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $133,200 - $176,900
Disclosure:
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.
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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 qualified 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 .
📌 Senior Project Manager, Highways (Ottawa)
🏢 WSP
📍 Ottawa