Senior Project Manager, Utilities - WSP, Toronto

About this opportunity

Step into a role where your expertise in utilities will shape some of the most impactful rail and transit infrastructure projects in the Greater Toronto Area. As a Senior Project Manager – Utilities, you will guide complex projects from planning through execution, ensuring critical utility coordination is delivered efficiently, safely, and with lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility investigations, relocations, and protection strategies from concept through construction
• Coordinate closely with utility owners and third-party agencies (hydro, gas, telecom, municipalities) to align project delivery
• Identify and mitigate risks related to utility conflicts, ensuring minimal disruption to project scope, schedule, and cost
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate utilities solutions into broader project designs
• Review utility designs and ensure alignment with client standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
• Develop strategies for utility relocations, including contract packaging and delivery approaches
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building strong internal capability in utilities management

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline
• Minimum 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
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and review complex design drawings across disciplines
• Experience developing Utility Conflict Plans, matrices, and relocation strategies
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills within complex project environments

Who you'll work with

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, utility owners, third-party agencies, and municipal stakeholders across major rail and transit infrastructure initiatives. By joining WSP, you become part of a global community of brilliant minds, visioneers, and world shapers dedicated to building smarter, more connected communities.