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WSP is searching for a Lead Design Project Manager , to take the reins on the prestigious Centre Block project in our nation’s Capital. Reporting to the Lead Program Director, this role (equivalent to a Lead Design Manager) is an invitation to be part of something monumental. Your role will not only involve project design and leadership, but will also play a key part in stakeholder communications, design schedule planning, and delivery of one of the most iconic engineering projects in Canadian history.

WSP —through Centrus, a joint venture—is leading the design for the largest heritage rehabilitation project in Canada’s history. Over the next 8 years, Centre Block will be renovated to repair and replace various crucial components of the building, influencing the way the Parliament works for the next 100 years.

The Centre Block Rehabilitation Project

The Centre Block is our most iconic heritage building and a symbol of Canadian democracy. The building contains the House of Commons and Senate Chambers, as well as offices for MPs, senators and senior administrators.

Over the next 8 years, the building will be renovated to repair and replace crumbling mortar, aging water pipes and outdated mechanical electrical and safety systems, to install communications and security systems to meet the needs of the 21 st century, and to ensure the building is seismically stable. In addition, a new visitor centre will be constructed to improve visitor experience and enhance security on the iconic site.

The Challenge

Ottawa is in a major seismic zone, which will present a significant technical challenge for our structural team faced with the complete seismic stabilization of a building of such size and historical importance without impacting any of its functions or heritage integrity. There are also many challenges with respect to the upgrading of IT, mechanical and electrical infrastructure, communications and security systems which will have to be delicately threaded through the historical structure.

The entire project is being designed and constructed using BIM and the model, which allows real-time virtual reality design and testing. The delivery method is an integrated project office that brings together all stakeholders in one place through which communication, decision-making and problem-solving are expected to improve.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation

• We are locally dedicated with international scale

• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

• We foster collaboration in everything we do

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)

• Overall responsibility for the management of services within the scope, quality, cost, schedule and risk parameters approved for the project.

• Lead a team of Project Managers who are responsible for the everyday communication with the client and construction teams and the planning and execution of their assigned sub-projects.

• Participate in the planning of the design deliverables with the architects and engineers leadership team. This planning will be done considering the availability of design resources as well as the requirements to fast track construction and find efficiencies in delivering the design to minimize the overall project schedule.

• Be part of the CENTRUS leadership team working everyday with the client and the Construction Manager to insure that design issues are addressed promptly through intense collaboration with all parties so as to advance design within the time and budget constraints.

• Bachelor Degree in an Engineering, Architecture or other relevant subject with over 20 years in the industry

• Must be Registered Project Management Professional (PMP);

• Must have performed the role on one or more project(s) : Public infrastructure (e.g. subway or tunnel system, airport, bridge, etc.);Constrained spatial environment (e.g. downtown metropolitan area, limited land mass area, etc.);High security requirement of an entire facility (e.g. courthouse, laboratory level 3 or above, airport, prison, etc.)Layers of circulation or technical programming (e.g. pedestrian impact, public transportation, multiple user groups, separating the public from principle occupant or client/user, etc.): Process – government or public context (e.g. numerous approval bodies, ministerial or equivalent approval, etc.)

• Security clearance at level 2 is required for this position