Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all backgrounds. That’s why here at WSP, inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging are core principles. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Golder is now officially part of WSP, adding approximately 7,000 consultants and service providers across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa. Golder’s world class expertise within the Earth and Environmental sector and Mining industry will be added to WSP’s platform, creating new opportunities for employees and clients. Together we become the leading global environmental consulting firm, with approximately 14,000 environmental experts.
Golder is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Tampa, FL. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. #globalmining
Your Impact
- Leads and manages large, multi-disciplinary projects that include but not limited to high levels complexity in financial risk, safety and security in high-risk countries
- Acts as the primary client contact throughout the entirety of the project
- Provides timely guidance and communication to entire project team on related project level issues
- Liaises regularly with project Technical Managers, Project Director, technical teams, internal accounting teams, and external clients
- Manages a remote team in various time zones, depending on location of the project
- Develops and ensures adherence to the project schedule
- Supervises change request activities by appropriately addressing anticipated scope changes as they evolve
- Responsible for regular progress reports for the client, the project team and other internal and external stakeholders
- Supports business development activities including marketing activities and proposal development
- Mentors junior staff
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree
- 10+ years of project management experience
- Qualifications and experience in fields of geotechnical engineering and/or engineering geology
- Experience in earth embankment design and inspection, field investigations, mining operations and infrastructure, production of construction plans and specifications and construction quality assurance
- Experience with project financial tracking and change management related to scopes of work
- Experience in identifying and mitigating against project risks and developing risk registers
- Expertise in project planning, numerical tracking and analysis
- Experience in managing large multi-discipline teams
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the use of MS Project and/or P6 Primavera
- Florida PE or PG Registration
- Experience in use of geotechnical modelling software (GeoStudio / Slide / FEM)
- MSHA certified
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Additional Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Additional Details
- Travel Required: 25%
- Job Status: Regular
- Employee Type: Full
- Primary Location: TAMPA – SKYCENTER DR.
- All locations: US-FL-Tampa
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
