Lead Project Manager - Aviation Infrastructure

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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

As a Project Manager, Aviation Infrastructure, you will play a key role in delivering some of Canada's most significant airport infrastructure projects. Working alongside industry-leading professionals, you'll contribute to large-scale programs that enhance passenger experience, operational performance, sustainability, and long-term airport growth.

This opportunity offers exposure to a diverse and complex portfolio of aviation initiatives, including terminal revitalization programs, airfield infrastructure projects, parking facility improvements, electrical and civil upgrades, and greenhouse gas reduction initiatives. Your work will directly support the successful delivery of infrastructure that connects communities, drives economic growth, and supports the future of aviation in Canada.

Your Impact

• Lead and support the delivery of aviation infrastructure projects while maintaining alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk objectives.
• Collaborate with program leaders, consultants, contractors, and technical specialists to advance project priorities and achieve successful outcomes.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, approvals, consultations, and project communications across multidisciplinary teams.
• Support procurement activities, contract administration, change management processes, and project governance requirements.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement proactive mitigation strategies to maintain delivery objectives.
• Coordinate reviews, inspections, and approvals across design, construction, operational readiness, health and safety, environmental, quality, and security teams.
• Prepare project reports, executive presentations, governance materials, and stakeholder updates that support informed decision-making.
• Foster strong relationships with project partners while promoting WSP's commitment to collaboration, quality, safety, integrity, and environmental stewardship.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• University degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure, transportation, aviation, or major capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, and stakeholder expectations in large-scale project environments.
• Experience supporting the delivery of airport infrastructure projects or similarly complex transportation programs.
• Professional designation such as P.Eng., PMP, CET, RPP, or another relevant credential is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of project delivery across planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance phases.
• Proven ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, regulators, operational stakeholders, and executive leadership teams.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, problem-solving, leadership, and decision-support capabilities within multidisciplinary project environments.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 - $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - $147,400 

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

The future of aviation depends on infrastructure that is resilient, innovative, sustainable, and designed to meet the needs of generations to come. If you're ready to apply your project leadership expertise on some of Canada's most ambitious airport programs while working alongside industry-leading professionals, we'd love to hear from you.

Join WSP and help deliver the aviation infrastructure that keeps Canada connected.