[Hiring] Project Implementation Manager @WSP

Role Description

WSP is currently seeking a Project Implementation Manager to join our Corporate Real Estate Management team. This role will support the planning and delivery of corporate real estate projects across the United States, with responsibility for project budgets, schedules, vendor coordination, and overall project execution. We are ideally seeking candidates located on the East Coast, but are open to qualified candidates in other U.S. locations.

• Provides support to the Director of Project Management and makes recommendations on all aspects of the Corporate Real Estate Projects within their region.
• Successful delivery of the planning, design, construction, relocation and/or downsizing and/or closure of our premises.
• Enables a quality-of-service delivery focus.
• Recommends processes that improve team efficiency.
• Identify and assess specific program/project issues and formulate solutions and recommendations for final decision making.
• 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 HR.
• Enables consistency in execution across employees and holds employees accountable to established policies.
• Develop project budgets which optimize costs but ensure requested amounts are within a range that ensures the project can be delivered successfully.
• Define, Develop and Document Project Budgets and Schedules, in consultation with their leader, the business, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensures project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule, cost and budget.
• 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.
• Work closely with Finance to manage all Corporate Real Estate Projects related accounting treatments and Budget tracking.
• Work closely with other Corporate Services Teams (ie: HSE, Legal, Marketing, etc.) to manage all Corporate Real Estate Projects related tasks.
• Liaise with and collaborate with other Project Implementation Managers to ensure consistency of service delivery nationally and globally.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Engineering/Management diploma (or equivalent).
• 7-10 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.
• Strong storyteller with the ability to be succinct and convincing.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel.
• Brings a continuous improvement mindset.
• Display initiative and professionalism by challenging your skills and abilities.
• Be flexible in your work by adjusting to multiple demands / shifting priorities.
• Anticipate issues; generate new ideas, participate in team discussions.
• Utilise excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency towards the performance outcomes of your role.
• 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.
• Ability to balance quality, excellence, and timely delivery in all aspects of work.
• Ability to speak in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese is an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $91,400-$187,600. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.