Environmental Reclamation Project Manager ML6 Search + Talent Advisory

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PMI-SAC seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead reclamation, remediation, and environmental programs across Western Canada. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, drive project delivery on time and within budget, and maintain client relationships for successful outcomes.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in environmental consulting or project management, with a degree in a related field and professional designations where applicable. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental consulting or project management.
• Strong project leadership and team-mentoring abilities.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting, and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead reclamation, remediation, and environmental projects from planning through completion.
• Oversee large-scale environmental programs to ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to project coordinators and field staff.
• Prepare status updates, forecasts, and progress reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgets & forecasting

Communication

Education

Environmental Science / Biology / Ecology / Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity:

Our client is a leading environmental consulting firm delivering reclamation, remediation, and environmental management services across Western Canada. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of environmental projects, ranging from individual site assessments to large-scale reclamation and remediation programs. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader who enjoys managing projects from start to finish, mentoring technical teams, and building strong client relationships while contributing to environmentally responsible solutions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and manage reclamation, remediation, and environmental consulting projects from planning through completion.
• Oversee large-scale environmental programs while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to Project Coordinators, Environmental Specialists, Environmental Analysts, and field staff.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, schedules, resource planning, and overall project performance.
• Prepare project status updates, financial reports, forecasts, and progress summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring successful project execution.
• Ensure compliance with corporate health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including development of processes, templates, and implementation of new technologies.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, project management, or a combination of both.
• Degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional designation, or eligibility for registration, with a recognized professional association (e.g., AIA, ASPB, APEGA, APEGS, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience managing reclamation, remediation, or environmental consulting projects.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta and Saskatchewan reclamation regulations and contaminated site management.
• Experience with native grassland reclamation and minimum disturbance wellsite reclamation is considered an asset.
• Excellent project management, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, budgeting, and forecasting abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while leading multidisciplinary teams in a consulting environment.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
• Contaminated Site Assessment, Remediation & Management
• Land Reclamation
• Land Conservation & Management
• Environmental Program Management

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $100,000