Senior Technical Manager, Commercial Management

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With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

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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.

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The Opportunity

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As a Senior Technical Manager, Commercial Management, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the commercial success and delivery excellence of major infrastructure, transportation, energy, and development projects. This is an opportunity to influence project outcomes, strengthen commercial governance, mentor high-performing teams, and help drive sustainable growth across WSP's business.

Your Impact

• Lead commercial management strategies that optimize project performance, profitability, and risk management across complex project portfolios.
• Provide expert guidance on contract administration, claims management, negotiations, and commercial governance.
• Drive consistency and excellence in commercial practices while supporting project and operational leaders.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery outcomes and strengthen client relationships.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop commercial management professionals, fostering technical growth and leadership capability.
• Influence strategic decision-making through commercial insight, data-driven analysis, and proactive problem solving.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and business performance.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Extensive experience leading commercial management functions on large, complex infrastructure, engineering, construction, or professional services projects.
• Strong expertise in contract interpretation, negotiation, claims management, and commercial risk mitigation.
• Proven ability to support project executives and senior stakeholders in achieving commercial objectives.
• Demonstrated success managing high-value contracts and multidisciplinary project environments.
• Strong financial acumen with experience analyzing project performance, forecasting, and cost management.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence, build consensus, and resolve complex commercial issues.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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: $162,200 – $212,200

MB & ON: $148,000 – $198,000

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $146,500 – $194,600 [

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 What's Next?

Join a team of professionals who are transforming how major projects are planned, governed, and delivered. At WSP, you'll have the opportunity to influence critical decisions, build lasting client partnerships, and help create sustainable solutions that advance communities for generations to come.

Apply today and help shape the commercial future of some of the world's most important projects.

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.