Senior Project Manager – Aviation

Job title:

Senior Project Manager – Aviation

Company

WSP

Job description

Job Category: EngineeringJob Description:The Opportunity:WSP is currently seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Aviation team within the Transportation Systems business line. This is a unique leadership opportunity for an established industry professional to play a strategic role in delivering transformative airport infrastructure projects across Canada and internationally.As a Senior Project Manager, you will bring a deep understanding of the aviation industry, a network of relationships within the Canadian aviation sector, and a strong record of successfully pursuing, winning, and delivering complex airside and airport development projects. You will have the opportunity to lead high-profile work at both large and small airports, including runway and taxiway rehabilitations, apron expansions, de-icing facilities, navigational aid infrastructure, and new greenfield developments.This role is ideal for someone passionate about shaping the future of airport infrastructure, while also mentoring and inspiring a talented team of engineers, designers, and support staff. You will be a role model who leads by example-responsive, collaborative, technically sound, and commercially savvy.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.#WeAreWSPWhat you can expect to do here:

• Take full ownership of all construction project management activities, ensuring deliverables are executed with quality, efficiency, and on budget.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases-conceptual, functional, and detailed design-while overseeing technical specifications, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality assurance and control procedures across all project stages.
• Act as the primary point of contact with clients and internal teams, managing expectations, maintaining relationships, and ensuring effective communication.
• Provide leadership in issue resolution, ensuring rapid response and mitigation strategies are applied to project challenges.
• Oversee and review project schedules, focusing on critical path activities and major milestones to ensure timely project delivery.
• Participate in and lead proposal development, cost estimation, and budgeting for pursuits and ongoing projects.
• Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, and presentation materials.
• Manage project budgets and scope, including change management, risk tracking, and contract compliance.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure project close-out activities are completed efficiently, with proper documentation and lessons learned captured.
• Apply commercial acumen to manage project profitability, reduce risk exposure, and improve delivery margins.
• Support internal initiatives, mentoring junior staff and contributing to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil preferred) from an accredited institution.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian province or territory.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in Canada or abroad, with 8+ years in project management roles.
• Proven expertise in airside infrastructure, including runways, taxiways, and apron designs-experience in both rehabilitation and greenfield projects is highly valued.
• Familiarity with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), TP312 5th Edition, and international standards (ICAO, FAA).
• Knowledge of navigational aid system design and planning is a strong asset.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Skilled in developing and managing complex project schedules and programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative leadership style and the ability to mentor and motivate others.
• A strategic thinker with excellent decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated adaptability, able to manage deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project and client sites across Canada as needed.
• Excellent communication skills-both verbal and written-along with strong presentation and report-writing abilities.
• A self-starter who thrives when working on multiple complex projects with minimal supervision.

About Us:WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 05:15:24 GMT

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