Manager, Collaborative Partnering

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

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

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a team that’s transforming how major projects are delivered in Canada.

As Manager, Collaborative Partnering , you’ll be part of a dynamic team within our Transportation and Infrastructure Strategic Project Pursuits & Alternative Project Delivery (SP&APD) group.

This role is pivotal in shaping collaborative practices that drive operational excellence and position WSP as a trusted partner in the pursuit and delivery of major projects.

Your Impact

• Develop and implement processes, platforms, and systems that enable efficient program delivery for collaborative projects.
  
  
• Drive continuous improvement by assessing new ideas, creating actionable plans, and embedding best practices.
  
  
• Build and maintain strong client relationship management programs to foster trust and strategic alignment.
  
  
• Oversee internal project controls, including cost monitoring, reporting, and scheduling across multiple concurrent projects.
  
  
• Facilitate workshops and meetings, ensuring alignment and clarity of outputs for internal and external stakeholders.
  
  
• Develop and maintain a Client relationship management program and manage critical correspondence to support pursuit success and project delivery.
  
  
• Maintain a comprehensive database of clients, projects, and lessons learned to inform future strategies.
  
  

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Experience in engineering consulting or professional services, with knowledge of alternative delivery models (AFP, PPP, DB, Alliance, IPD) is preferred.
  
  
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in project management, construction management, engineering, or a related field.
  
  
• Expertise in project management, including prioritization, scheduling, and coordination of multiple projects.
  
  
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
  
  
• Commercial acumen and understanding of and interest in business, commercial and operational interdependencies.
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and cloud-based tools; Adobe Suite experience is an asset.
  
  
• Ability to lead without authority, demonstrating resilience and accountability in high-pressure environments.
  
  

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’ll 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.
  
  #WeAreWSP

Seize the Opportunity

Don’t wait to make a meaningful impact.

Apply now and become a key player in our mission to create lasting change around the world.

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.

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