Associate Project Manager
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This Opportunity
Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned projects in accordance with WSP’s core values and the level of project services agreed upon in the contract by WSP and the client(s). This position is an integral member of the project team working closely with Project Management, Production and Project Services. Works closely with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to facilitate efficient project workflows and ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with project objectives. Plays a key role in tracking project progress, maintaining documentation, and communicating updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Your Impact
Coordinates daily project activities by working closely with internal teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and align with project objectives. Provide high level coordination/administrative and analytic support to client.
Monitors project progress by tracking key performance indicators, identifying potential risks or delays, and reporting findings to senior team members.
Prepares and maintains project documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, risk assessments, change orders, and project closeout reports.
Supports the management of project budgets by assisting in tracking expenses, reviewing cost estimates, and ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets.
Helps identify and address routine challenges during project execution, escalating complex issues to senior staff when necessary. Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
Assists in preparing presentations, reports, and status updates for project meetings, senior management, and clients. Facilitate, organize, attend and participate in stakeholder meetings.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent industry related experience) from an accredited university required – engineering, engineering management, or construction management disciplines. Note: Candidates with equivalent industry related degree and/or experience are highly encouraged to apply.
- 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.
- Basic understanding of project management principles and processes, with a focus on coordination and communication.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with basic project management software.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Familiarity with relevant environmental and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify project risks and work collaboratively to develop solutions.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) + years of assistant project management experience
- Experience in project scheduling, reporting and administration
- Project Management Institute PMP certification
About WSP
WSP is a global professional services firm headquartered in Montréal, providing engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise. It serves clients across transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, energy, water, and other sectors.
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