Senior Construction Project Manager

WSP

  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 days ago

    Highlights

    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. This role is responsible for overseeing large-scale construction projects supporting client delivery, driving execution from planning through commissioning.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDallas, TX

    Description

    This Opportunity

    WSP is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager for Dallas, TX 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.

    Project Leadership & Delivery

    • 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

    Technical Construction Oversight

    • 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

    Contract & Budget Management

    • 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

    Compliance & Risk Management

    • 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

    Client and Business Leadership

    • 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.

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    Who You Are

    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)

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