Lead Project Manager, Defence Buildings
Emit Cx_2001 · Vancouver, BC, Canada
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The Opportunity
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Lead the delivery of secure, complex infrastructure that supports Canada's defence and federal operations. You will guide projects across military bases, armories, aircraft hangars, maintenance and storage facilities, training assets, industrial and logistics facilities, fire halls, and police stations, while helping grow WSP's national Defence and Federal Buildings practice.
Your Impact
- Lead defence and federal infrastructure projects from planning and procurement through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
- Establish project execution plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, governance, and risk controls that support reliable delivery.
- Direct multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, security, and specialty consulting teams while maintaining accountability for scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
- Partner with clients, Defence Construction Canada (DCC), contractors, regulators, and other stakeholders to align decisions and resolve delivery challenges.
- Deliver projects through Design-Build, Design-Build-Finance, Construction Management, Alliance, P3, and Design-Bid-Build models.
- Oversee security, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and health and safety requirements for defence and controlled-access facilities.
- Strengthen client relationships and contribute to account planning, pursuits, proposals, and repeat business in the defence and federal sectors.
- Mentor project managers, project controls professionals, engineers, and junior staff while fostering an inclusive, high-performing project culture.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline; a professional designation such as P.Eng. or PMP is an asset.
- 7+ years of progressive project delivery experience, including significant experience with defence, federal, or similarly complex infrastructure projects.
- Experience with maritime/shipyard projects is required
- Proven experience managing complex capital projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), federal clients, or comparable public-sector organizations, including procurement, contracting, security, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with alternative project delivery models such as Design-Build, P3, Construction Management, or Alliance contracts.
- Strong commercial, client, and stakeholder management capabilities, with clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required federal security clearance is mandatory; bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
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- 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:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 - $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - $147,400
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.
Make Your Mark with WSP
Bring your leadership to projects that strengthen Canada's defence and public-sector infrastructure. Apply today to help deliver secure, high-impact facilities and build lasting client partnerships across the country.