Senior Project Manager, Land Development at WSP — Ottawa, CAN | Base Career

Full Job Posting

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

With us, you can.

You want Purpose.

Growth.

Opportunity.

People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‐based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP

The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us

Are you a visionary leader driven to deliver complex projects and help shape thriving communities?

As a Senior Project Manager – Land Development, you will lead high‐impact projects across Ontario, overseeing the full project lifecycle while building trusted client relationships, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the strategic growth of WSP.

This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse land development initiatives—greenfield, infill, and beyond—while advancing your career within a collaborative, high‐performance environment.

Home offices are available in Ottawa, Kingston, Cornwall with hybrid work flexibility.

Your Impact

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multidisciplinary land development and municipal engineering projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors
Act as the primary client liaison, building strong, long‐term relationships and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction
Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, schedules, resources, and risk management
Drive business development efforts through proposals, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives
Guide teams through municipal and agency approvals processes, leveraging WSP’s established stakeholder relationships
Mentor and develop project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence

10+ years of experience in land development or municipal engineering, including 2+ years in a project management role
Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex infrastructure projects
Deep understanding of Ontario’s land development and municipal approvals processes
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a client‐focused mindset
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain
PMP certification considered a strong asset
Proficiency with project management tools and financial tracking systems
Valid Ontario driver’s license preferred

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. #WeAreWSP

Senior Project Manager, Land Development

Job Fit Check

About the Role

Full Job Posting

Your Impact

Apply for this job in 1 click

More jobs at WSP

Environmental Technician

Associate Industrial Hygienist

System Operator I Trainee - Part Time

Senior Civil 3D Designer - Aviation

Associate - Structures

Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Early Career Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

Senior Project Manager, Highways