Senior Construction Project Manager at WSP

Senior Construction Project Manager

WSP is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager for Dallas, TX to lead the delivery of large complex industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for overseeing large-scale construction projects supporting client delivery, driving execution from planning through commissioning.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of strategic leadership, technical expertise, and client-facing experience, with a proven ability to deliver high-value projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Champion site safety performance and compliance through executive engagement and strategic oversight.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of construction projects and industrial environments
• Provide strategic oversight across all phases: planning, design coordination, construction, and closeout
• Direct multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
• Drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance across multiple concurrent projects

Technical Construction Oversight

• Guide construction execution strategies, logistics planning, and constructability reviews
• Review design deliverables to ensure alignment with project requirements, cost efficiency, and compliance standards
• Lead QA/QC programs, including inspection readiness and corrective action management
• Advise clients and internal leadership on project risks, delivery models, and technical solutions

Contract & Budget Management

• Oversee contract administration, including negotiation of contracts and change orders
• Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Evaluate and approve scope, cost, and schedule changes to ensure alignment with project objectives

Compliance & Risk Management

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all regulatory and company standards
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to construction delivery, logistics, and project execution
• Monitor project performance through KPIs related to safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability

Client and Business Leadership

• Serve as primary client interface, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction
• Support business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and client presentations
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align project execution with broader business strategy
• Mentor and develop project teams, fostering a high-performance culture
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field OR equivalent
• 15+ years of experience in construction project management, with emphasis on large, complex projects
• Demonstrated success delivering large industrial construction projects
• Strong knowledge of construction delivery methods, contract structures, and project controls
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in construction management platforms (e.g., Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, e-Builder)
• Strong understanding of construction codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• OSHA 10-hour certification (or ability to obtain)