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WSP is committed to creating workspaces for our employees to thrive. We are currently searching for a self-confident Regional Project Implementation Manager for a permanent position in our Calgary, Edmonton or Winnipeg office.

This is an opportunity for a Regional Project Implementation Manager who is keen to develop a career in Facilities Management, working in a fast-paced, demanding environment where your efforts will contribute to the success of one of Canada’s leading Engineering firms.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, a great corporate culture and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

Key accountabilities:

• Provides support to the Sr Manager Real Estate Development, Design & Construction and makes recommendations on all aspects of the Corporate Real Estate Projects within their region. Looking to become as efficient as possible while balancing cost and the client’s need;

• Successful delivery of the planning, design, construction, relocation and/or downsizing and/or closure of our premises. Staying on time and on budget;

• Enables a quality-of-service delivery focus. Establishes high standards for the delivery of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management projects and services;

• Recommends processes that improve team efficiency;

• Identify and assess specific program/project issues and formulate solutions and recommendations for final decision making. Apply a continuous improvement focus with a national mindset;

• In collaboration with the Change Management Lead, lead the change management to ensure the program/project realizes the expected impact/outcome;

• Manages, develops, and mentors the Regional Real Estate Project team to build strong, service delivery;

• Builds strong relationships with staff and leadership, at the local, regional, and national level,

• Identifies and leads opportunities to enhance employee productivity and operational processes, tools, and services;

• Provides recommendations on established policies/procedures to solve moderately complex matters within Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management;

• Fosters sustainable minded practices towards implementation of energy reduction measures;

• Advises on the recruitment of Corporate Real Estate Projects staff, in collaboration with the People & Culture team;

• Enables consistency in execution across employees and holds employees accountable to established policies;

• Review regional project budgets and timelines. Provide recommendations to meet and or improve financial performance and delivery;

• Manage corrective measures resulting from audits/assessments to ensure compliance with HSE obligations and policies;

• Work closely with Procurement to manage all Corporate Real Estate Projects related suppliers including all paperwork to ensure compliance with company policies;

• Work closely with Finance to manage all Corporate Real Estate Projects related accounting treatments and Budget tracking to ensure compliance with company policies;

• Work closely with other Corporate Services Teams (ie: HSE, Legal, Marketing, etc..) to manage all Corporate Real Estate Projects related tasks to ensure compliance with company policies;

• Liaise with and collaborate with other Regional Project Implementation Managers to ensure consistency of service delivery nationally.

Key role experiences, skills, and qualifications:

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Engineering/Management diploma (or equivalent);

• Min 10+ years’ experience working with a Construction, Design, or Project Management Firm;

• Understanding of construction processes and terminology;

• Experience in drafting budgets, cash flows, and schedules;

• Ability to review drawings, budgets and Contractor quotations;

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office;

• Ability to travel;

• Brings continuous improvement mindset;

• Display initiative and professionalism by challenging your skills and abilities to ensure your development is kept abreast of changing business needs;

• Be flexible in your work by adjusting to multiple demands / shifting priorities;

• Anticipate issues; generate new ideas, participate in team discussions and confidently action new or modified approaches to the role while always seeking to add value;

• Utilise excellent oral and written communications skills;

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency towards the performance outcomes of your role and appreciate the critical role your position plays within the Team;

• Exercise sound judgement and utilise your management skills to achieve positive outcomes;

• Prioritise workloads to effectively perform all duties in a timely and efficient manner;

• Provide a high-quality service to maximise successful outcomes;

• Conduct all external and internal client interactions while displaying a ‘can do’ attitude;

• Exercise judgment and work without immediate supervision or direction, whilst also maintaining open and communication with both the executive team and Corporate Real Estate & Facilities team.

Key personal attributes: Highly organised, anticipates and plans ahead. Approachable and self-confident. Presents professional image. Manages self and others under pressure. Insightful and demonstrates empathy. Open to and actions feedback. Self-awareness. Flexible and multi-tasking. Lives company vision and values. Adopts "Best for WSP" approach in day-to-day activities.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $84 200 - $120 000

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation

• We are locally dedicated with international scale

• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

• We foster collaboration in everything we do

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)