Job Description

Job Category: Engineering
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The Opportunity:
Construction Lead / Project Manager to oversee bridge construction projects from planning through execution. This role is critical to ensuring that bridge projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest engineering standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in bridge engineering, construction management, and stakeholder coordination.
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.
#WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here:

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of bridge construction projects, including grade separations, pedestrian bridges, and highway overpasses.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including structural engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and municipal stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and procurement of materials and services.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and building codes.
• Conduct site inspections and quality control assessments.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation including contracts, change orders, and progress reports.
• Communicate regularly with clients, internal teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and resolve issues.
• Support accelerated bridge construction techniques and innovative delivery models (e.g., CMGC, P3).

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is an asset.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in bridge design and construction, including leadership roles.
• Proven experience with large-scale infrastructure projects and government clients (e.g., MTO, Parks Canada).
• Strong understanding of seismic design, post-tensioned concrete, and steel composite bridges.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore).
• Preferred Skills:

• Experience with accelerated bridge construction and segmental box girder bridges.
• Familiarity with AREMA codes and railway bridge design.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and site teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

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

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