WSP

2 weeks ago

Senior Project Manager, Utilities - Rail and Transit

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Job Summary

Lead utilities-focused rail and transit infrastructure projects in the Greater Toronto Area, guiding work from planning through construction. Manage utility investigations, relocations, and protection strategies while coordinating with utility owners and third-party agencies to align delivery. Identify and mitigate utility conflict risks, integrate utility solutions into multidisciplinary designs, and review designs against codes, standards, and client requirements. Mentor junior team members and build internal utilities management capability.

Location: Toronto

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Manage utility investigations, relocations, and protection strategies from concept through construction.
•Coordinate with utility owners and third-party agencies (hydro, gas, telecom, municipalities) to align project delivery.
•Identify and mitigate risks related to utility conflicts to minimize disruption to scope, schedule, and cost.
•Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate utilities solutions into broader project designs.
•Review utility designs to ensure alignment with client standards, codes, and regulatory requirements, and mentor junior team members.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 94,100 - 138,000 annually

Key Requirements

•University degree or college diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
•8+ years of experience in utilities investigation, coordination, or design on large infrastructure projects.
•Proven experience managing utilities during the construction phase of projects.
•Strong knowledge of Ontario regulations, codes, and frameworks for utilities and civil infrastructure.
•Experience working with agencies such as MTO, Metrolinx, TTC, and municipal stakeholders.

Experience:8+ years

Education:Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Architecture (or related discipline)

Skills:Stakeholder managementNegotiationCommunicationRisk mitigationMentoring

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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