Project Manager, Contaminated Sites

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services seeks a Project Manager for contaminated sites in Alberta. The position involves leading teams to deliver innovative site investigations and remediation solutions while fostering client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least eight years of experience in environmental remediation projects. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in vital environmental initiatives.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in delivering technical site investigation and remediation solutions.
• Ability to manage project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Strong understanding of Alberta's remediation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams executing remediation and reclamation activities.
• Develop scopes of work and cost estimates for environmental assessments.
• Monitor project progress, budget, and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field

Professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, etc.)

Job description

Project Manager, Contaminated Sites - ( 2500021Y )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic environmental professional that can provide technical excellence and leadership as a Project Manager within our growing Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team in Alberta. The successful candidate will manage project teams executing remediation and reclamation activities focused on our Upstream Oil and Gas business sector.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates to execute Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and contaminated site investigations (i.e., Phase II ESAs) in soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor

• Work with other technical professionals and subcontractors to develop remedial options analysis and risk assessment / management strategies

• Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates to execute chosen remedial strategies and coordinate with subcontractors

• Monitor project scope of work progression, project spend, and project schedule

• As required, conduct and/or lead field work on complex projects and mentor field staff on field execution

• Liaise with field staff and technical discipline leaders during project execution

• Analyze and interpret project data and prepare technical reports that meet regulatory requirements

• Maintain positive client relationships and communicate project status on a routine basis

• Participate in marketing and business development activities and initiatives, contribute to cost estimates of projects in collaboration with all other disciplines

• Interface with other Stantec departments and promote SIR services

• Collaborate and coordinate with other project managers to properly resource all SIR projects

• Participate and/or lead regular project meetings

• Take safety seriously, create and lead a positive safety culture on all projects

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of project management as related to environmental investigations and remediation

• Strong understanding of AB Tier 1 and 2 soil and groundwater remediation guidelines and site-specific risk assessment

• Strong understanding of Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) contamination management and reclamation certificate application process

• Strong technical aptitude and technical writing ability

• Ability to manage people while overseeing project

• Ability to work well and self-motivate in a collaborative team environment

• Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff

• Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally and graphically

• Ability to prioritize work and make responsible decisions that can be defended

• Travel may be required for the purpose of project kick-off meetings, safety audits, or technical training audits

Education and Experience

Degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or related field.

Professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, P.Chem, P.Ag., etc.), or ability to obtain within 1 year, recognized in AB.

Minimum eight (8) years of experience delivering technical site investigation and remediation solutions on projects.

Demonstrated commitment to health and safety policies and procedures.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Other Locations : Canada-Alberta-Edmonton, Canada-Alberta-Lethbridge, Canada-Alberta-Red Deer

Organization : BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 27, 2025, 4:49:57 PM

Req ID: 2500021Y

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