Project Manager - Environmental Assessment, Remediation, Reclamation

WSP USA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and environmental services firm is seeking a Project Manager in Calgary to oversee contaminated Upstream oil and gas sites. You will work closely with a team of specialists and will be responsible for project management, client interface, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering or natural sciences and at least 6 years of relevant experience. The position offers a flexible and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Hybrid Work Environment

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in contaminated site assessments of Upstream oil and gas sites.
• Strong field experience and willingness to train others.
• Understanding of Alberta Environmental regulations such as Tier 1 and Tier 2 guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a team environment and work closely with various project staff.
• Review Health and Safety plans and Emergency response plans.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates, schedule field staff and subcontractors.

Skills

Health and safety procedures understanding

Field experience

Safety-conscious attitude

Education

University degree in engineering or natural/earth sciences

Job description

The Opportunity:

Our team is growing, and as a result we're adding a Project Manager to our group. As part of the Remediation Program Management team in Edmonton or Calgary, you'll be responsible for driving contaminated Upstream oil and gas sites to closure through your work with a close-knit team of environmental specialists, professionals, and technical staff.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from senior environmental scientists to geophysicists to risk assessors and more.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

What you can expect to do here:

• You participate in a team environment, work closely with Project Coordinators, other Project Managers, Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers to progress contaminated Upstream oil and gas sites towards closure
• You review Health and Safety plans and Emergency response plans
• You prepare proposals and cost estimates, schedule field staff and subcontractors, review data and reports and provide recommendations
• You are responsible for 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
• You work with and provide support to other members of the group in sharing health and safety, project management, project completion and client service responsibilities

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• University degree in engineering or natural/earth sciences
• Minimum 6 years of experience in contaminated site assessments of Upstream oil and gas sites
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety conscious attitude
• Strong field experience and willingness to train others
• Understanding of the Alberta Environmental regulations such as Tier 1 and Tier 2 guidelines,
• Professional designation

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)