Project Manager, Power Delivery (Data Centres)
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 15+ years of progressive project management experience in the Utilities industry including 5+ years in Data Centres
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.
With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.
The Opportunity
Build the Future with Us
As a Senior Project Manager with experience in Data Centres, you will bring expertise to support the planning, development and execution of projects including Data Centres or traditional T&D projects that can include one or more of the following disciplines: Substations, Tranmission Lines, Distribution or Power System Studies.
You will work with a diverse WSP project team to coordinate and manage the projects in all aspects and phases. You will be responsible to monitor and control the project progression to ensure all your projects are completed successfully.
Maintaining and enhancing customer relationships are key to securing repeat work from our customers. You will be expected to support project proposals and some business development initiatives.
Your Impact
- Support and/or lead the early development and planning phases of Data Centre project or program
- Work with an extended internal and external project team to develop project control and tracking mechanisms for the Data Centre site(s)
- Manage the projects as they progress through the different phases and into execution and close-out
- Support in managing proposals on different opportunities including proposal team assembly, Go-No-Go process, proposal drafting and finalization, and estimation.
- Manage existing and new Power projects for multiple clients and across different disciplines (Substations, Transmission Lines, Distribution, Electrical Studies).
- Manage the program KPIs and report on them regularly
- Facilitate project communication across engineering, construction, procurement, and client teams.
- Contribute to quality assurance by reviewing deliverables for compliance and accuracy.
- Support contract administration, change management, and procurement activities.
- Development of proposals on project opportunities. This includes working with our internal proposal team to create and submit a competitive bid within a specified duration.
- Engineering degree (P.Eng. designation preferred) or technical diploma; PMP certification is considered an asset.
- 15+ years of progressive project management experience in the Utilities industry including 5+ years in Data Centres
- Knowledge in mission-critical mechanical systems, cooling strategies, energy performance, power distribution, redundancy and resilience
- Expertise in project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
- Experience in project controls, scheduling, contract management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
- A collaborative leader who thrives in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
- Strong organizational skills with a proactive, solutions focused mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Exceptional communicator in written and spoken English; Bilingual (French/English) is a plus.
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.
Compensation
- BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $147,500 – $195,400
- MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600
- Atlantic Provinces & QC: $133,200 – $176,900
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 Power What's Next?
Bring your engineering leadership, technical expertise, and vision to projects that help shape resilient energy infrastructure for generations to come. If you're motivated by complex challenges, collaborative problem-solving, and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on communities, we want to hear from you.
Join WSP and help deliver the infrastructure that powers tomorrow.
About Us
At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate data centre and power delivery projects across planning, execution, and close-out, managing project controls, KPIs, risks, budgets, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams. Support proposals and business development, maintain client relationships, and ensure project deliverables meet quality and compliance requirements.
Requirements
Requires an engineering degree or technical diploma and 15+ years of progressive project management experience in the utilities industry, including 5+ years in data centres; a P.Eng. designation is preferred and PMP certification is an asset. Candidates should bring expertise in mission-critical systems and power infrastructure, project governance and controls, stakeholder engagement, contract and budget management, and strong English communication skills.
Skills
- Project Management
- Data Centre Project Delivery
- Power Delivery
- Utilities
- Substations
- Transmission Lines
- Distribution
- Power System Studies
- Project Planning
- Project Controls
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Contract Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Proposal Development
- Quality Assurance
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Energy
- Construction
- Consulting
Keywords
- Data Centres
- Power Delivery
- Utilities
- Substations
- Transmission Lines
- Distribution
- Power System Studies
- Mission-Critical Systems
- Cooling Strategies
- Energy Performance
- Power Distribution
- Redundancy and Resilience
- Project Governance
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Controls
- Scheduling
- Contract Management
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Reporting
- Program KPIs
- Change Management
- Procurement
- Proposal Development
- Go-No-Go Process
- Quality Assurance
- P.Eng.
- PMP