Project Manager

Grobes Media; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit, An Earth Services Company, in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Reclamation, Remediation and Risk Management (RRRM) group. This role reports to the A Team Lead and Senior Project Manager and focuses on multi-disciplinary environmental projects across the region.

You will mentor cross-departmental teams, support forecasts, and act as the project representative internally and externally, backed by Summit's diverse technical and administrative resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience or environmental consulting.
• University degree (BSc/MSc) or College diploma in Engineering, Ecology, Biology or Environmental Science.
• Registered member in good standing or eligibility with a recognized Professional Association (AIA, ASPB, and/or APEGA/APEGS).
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of Alberta and Saskatchewan reclamation regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reclamation and remediation projects and large programs.
• Provide direction to project coordinators, environmental specialists, and analysts.
• Ensure programs meet industry and corporate HSE standards and policies.
• Adhere to program budgets and schedules.
• Report project status including spend vs. budget, weekly performance metrics, forecasts, and progress reports.
• Provide training and mentorship to colleagues across departments.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

BSc/MSc in Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

Project Manager

SUMMIT, An Earth Services Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Reclamation, Remediation and Risk Management (RRRM) group as a Project Manager (Competition #26-07-0757) in Calgary, Alberta. This position will report directly to the A Team Lead, and Senior Project Manager of RRRM.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

The successful candidate will be able to apply their Project Management experience in a multi-disciplinary scope, leading various projects throughout the region. These projects may range in size from small to large scale environmental projects. As a Project Manager, you will be empowered to help mentor, train, and develop cross-departmental teams. You will support project queries and forecasts, acting as the direct project representative both internally and externally. You will be supported by the entire Summit organization which consists of a dynamic team of technical administrators, business development professionals, an in-house IT department and many other highly experienced, skilled and educated professionals.

We are a people-first organization and encourage our team to embody our corporate core focus; “To build a great company with exceptional people to preserve and restore our natural environment.”

JOB DUTIES:

You will carry out your duties in consultation with a Senior Project Manager, RRRM on all matters.

The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee reclamation and remediation projects and large program management;
• Provide direction and support to Project Coordinators, Environmental Specialists, and Environmental Analysts (employees and contract staff) that have day to day control of the work and field programs;
• Ensure all programs meet industry and corporate HSE standards and policies;
• Adhere to program budgets and schedules;
• Report project status including but not limited to:
  • Spend to date versus budget,
  • Provide weekly team performance reports and metrics,
  • Forecast work scopes, staffing needs (seasonal and permanent), and progress reports, and
  • Project performance and summaries.
• Provide training and mentorship to colleagues including field staff, multi-departmental technical staff (including Environmental Specialists and Analysts), and Project Managers;
• Actively participate in committees and work groups for the development and improvement of templates, work process and implementation of new technology and enhancements;
• Encourage an open line of timely communication with your direct manager, and
• Consult and engage with members of an expert, multi-disciplinary technical team for project support when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in project management, or environmental consulting, ideally with a mixed combination of these experience(s);
• Relevant education, which may include a university degree (BSc or MSc) or a College diploma in Engineering, Ecology, Biology, or Environmental Science;
• Registered member in good standing, or eligibility for registration, with a recognized applicable Professional Association, including but not limited to AIA, ASPB, and/or APEGA/APEGS;
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills;
• Proficient with Alberta and Saskatchewan regulations and guidelines related to surface reclamation;
• Strong knowledge of methods for native grassland reclamation on minimum disturbance wellsites in sensitive land use areas;
• Professional competency or qualifications to meet a minimum of one of the following practice areas or competencies, and working towards a second:
  • Assessment, Remediation and Management of Contaminated Land;
  • Land Reclamation;
  • Land Conservation and Management; or,
  • Management

The following are considered an asset:

• Leadership experience managing up to 5 direct reports of varying experience levels (junior to senior);
• Understanding of Alberta reclamation and restoration guidelines and best practices.

Company Information:

Summit, An Earth Services Company has become the industry leader in the environmental services sector with operations in Canada, the United States, and Australia. Our company focuses on offering turnkey environmental management solutions to clients across various industries.

Summit’s vision is to build a great company with exceptional people to preserve and restore our natural environment.

If your passion and experience align with this vision, then Summit is for you! Visit our website, www.summitearth.com, for job postings.

We appreciate your interest in working with Summit. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position will remain open until suitable candidates are found.