Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Construction Project Manager – Dallas, TX

WSP is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

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.