Environmental Project Manager

Canacre; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Calgary or Toronto offices

Job summary

Canacre seeks a Project Manager to lead environmental and land services projects from conception to completion. You’ll coordinate internal teams, liaise with clients, and manage milestones, budgets and scope changes to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires a post-secondary degree, 5+ years in professional services; management experience; and strong communication skills. PMP is a plus. Hybrid work options available from Calgary or Toronto.

Qualifications

• Must have post-secondary degree in a relevant field and several years of professional services consulting experience.
• Management experience (3–5 years) and delivering projects on time and within budget are essential.
• PMP designation is considered an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead internal resources, set expectations and priorities, determine metrics, obtain deliverables and achieve milestones.
• Liaise directly with clients or Client Manager and provide reports, updates and solutions.
• Support development of project messaging for stakeholders, including landowners and communities.
• Manage detailed tracking and communication of project progress from a task, time, schedule, and cost perspective.
• Ensure all client deliverables are completed and delivered on schedule.
• Follow established project management practices and procedures.
• Review client deliverables to ensure quality.
• Identify and provide project details for tracking purposes.

Skills

Leadership

Meeting facilitation

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in Biology, Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Project management or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Project Manager is accountable for project/s deliverables from conception through to completion, includingquality assurance, risk assessment, milestone deliverables, forecasting, managing scope creep within scope thedefined scope from the client delivered on time and on budget. The Project Manager will have directcommunication with the client and be responsible for meeting client expectations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and lead internal resources, set expectations and priorities, determine metrics, obtaindeliverables and achieve milestones.
• Liaise directly with clients or Client Manager and provide reports, updates and solutions.
• Support development of project messaging for stakeholders, including landowners and communities.
• Manage detailed tracking and communication of project progress from a task, time, schedule, andcost perspective.
• Ensure all client deliverables are completed and delivered on schedule.
• Follow all Canacre’s established best practices and procedures for project management.
• Review client deliverables to ensure quality.
• Identify and provide project details for tracking purposes.
• Host weekly or biweekly meetings with the client and internal project team to review progress,concerns, updates, schedule and deliverables.
• Update senior management and the project team on changes in scope, status of the project andschedule changes/expectations.
• Identify project risks, establish solutions and escalat accordingly within Internal Management.
• Manage changes in project scopes, identifies solutions for potential issues and devises contingencyplans as required, while engaging the appropriate resources.
• Identify change orders, generate necessary documentation and negotiate such change orders withthe client.
• Approve expenses and monitor timesheets/budgets.
• Ensure safety and training requirements are met and in place to meet client expectations.
• Work with Business Development to identify opportunities for additional business opportunities with current and potential clients.
• Maintain relationships and coordinates with third parties; such as sub-contractors, strategic partners,vendors.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree in Biology, Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Project management or Business.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional services consulting experience, workingwith external clients.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ professional experience in a management role.
• Project Management and execution experience on environmentalcompliance projects is considered an asset.
• A proven track record in project planning, executing, managing and closing
• A proven track record of delivering projects within scope, on time and onbudget.
• Ability to manage, mentor and lead others.
• Ability to run meetings and effectively capture decisions and actions.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimalsupervision.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problemsolving skills.
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• PMP designation is considered an asset.

At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction weoperate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisionsoutlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and provincial employment standards.

Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal andstate/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.

Canacre is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process and employment. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

AI may be used during the initial resume screening process; all hiring decisions are made by human.

This position is posted for an existing vacancy.

Salary range: 75,000-105,000

Hybrid position based out of Calgary or Toronto