Environmental Project Manager

WSP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an Environmental Project Manager with 10-15 years of contaminated sites experience to join a multi-disciplinary team across the Prairies and Northern Canada. You’ll oversee environmental assessments and remediation, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with Edmonton and Calgary teams to deliver results for clients.

The role emphasizes leadership, client engagement, and growth of the environmental management practice, with opportunities for career progression within a

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma in engineering, or natural/earth sciences.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in contaminated site assessments and conceptual site models across numerous market sectors.
• Sound understanding of health and safety procedures in the workplace with a safety-conscious attitude.
• Proven track record of business development and growth mindset; ability to create opportunities and deliver on project execution.

Responsibilities

• You participate in a team environment, work closely with Project Coordinators, other Project Managers, Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers.
• You are a leader in the contaminated sites space and will support the growth of our business through active client engagement and project delivery.
• You prepare proposals and cost estimates, schedule field staff and subcontractors, compile data for, and write, reports including preparing conclusions and recommendations.
• You are responsible for project delivery, project accounting, tracking and reporting requirements
• You train junior staff in environmental practices including Phase I and II ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, oversight of remediation etc. as well as on site specific health and safety.
• You interface with clients to ensure needs are met and projects/proposals are moving forward - Work with other members of the team to ensure provision of the support necessary for completion of projects.
• Support the business objectives of growth in the Alberta market. Work closely with other project managers to develop a strategic business growth plan.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Leadership

Environmental remediation

Proposal writing

Education

University degree or diploma in engineering or earth sciences

Job description

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The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here

Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world.

Our dynamic team is growing, and we have a new opportunity for an Environmental Project Manager with 10-15 years of contaminated sites experience to work in a multi-disciplinary team that solves complex issues for our clients throughout the Prairies and Northern Canada. The position will support the growth and development of our Environmental Management team.

This role will include the planning and managing the environmental assessments and remediation across Alberta, interacting closely with our Edmonton and Calgary based teams, business development and market sector growth, and mentoring junior staff. You should enjoy being part of a close-knit team and appreciate the benefits that a large organization can bring, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, having a dedicated mentor, being able to participate in employee resource groups, and more.

Your Impact

• You participate in a team environment, work closely with Project Coordinators, other Project Managers, Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers.

• You are a leader in the contaminated sites space and will support the growth of our business through active client engagement and project delivery.

• You prepare proposals and cost estimates, schedule field staff and subcontractors, compile data for, and write, reports including preparing conclusions and recommendations.

• You are responsible for project delivery, project accounting, tracking and reporting requirements

• You train junior staff in environmental practices including Phase I and II ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, oversight of remediation etc. as well as on site specific health and safety.

• You interface with clients to ensure needs are met and projects/proposals are moving forward - Work with other members of the team to ensure provision of the support necessary for completion of projects.

• Support the business objectives of growth in the Alberta market. Work closely with other project managers to develop a strategic business growth plan.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• University degree or diploma in engineering, or natural/earth sciences.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in contaminated site assessments andconceptual site models of across numerous market sectors

• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety conscious attitude.

• Proven track record of business development and growth mindset. Ability to create opportunities and deliver on project execution.

Compensation:

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $132,700 - $175,800
• MB & ON: $121,100 - $166,700
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $119,900 - $159,200

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.