THE OPPORTUNITY:

WSP is currently seeking a Manager, Project Controls – Bridges Highways & Roads Ontario for our Transportation business line, located in the Greater Toronto Area.
This position will spearhead a team of seasoned project controls professionals and provide guidance, mentorship, and support. As an experienced team leader, you will bring your demonstrated ability and passion to lead the team internally and support the team’s development, performance, and progression. You will be focused on driving the team’s efficiency, process automation, and productivity through the adoption of various digital tools available to you within the business. Reporting directly to the Director Operations, the candidate will have exceptional project controls technical, management and financial leadership, and be able to provide operational support to the Director Operations.
This position provides operational and project controls leadership for the Bridges, Highways, Roads, Major Projects, Electrical/ITS design services as well as Construction Administration services in Ontario. In addition to team leadership responsibilities, the candidate is responsible for overseeing and managing the project controls functions for select infrastructure projects, including direct coordination with clients externally. This role requires a highly organized individual with strong leadership and analytical skills to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of project control professionals, supporting their development and fostering a collaborative work environment
• Cost Control: Develop and implement cost control processes and systems to monitor budgets and expenditures on different projects
• Scheduling: Create and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with overall project timelines and milestones
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact project success, and develop contingency plans as necessary
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all project control practices comply with industry standards and WSP’s quality management systems
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to project managers, stakeholders, and senior management on project financials, schedules, and performance
• Coordination: Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycleDocumentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of project controls, including cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments