Project Manager, remediation

WSP in Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP's Applied Solutions Group seeks a Project Manager to deliver complex environmental remediation projects across Eastern Canada. Based in Quebec City, Moncton, or Montreal, with aHybrid work arrangement and occasional travel to project sites.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, ensure safety and quality, and grow client relationships. The role requires a university-level environmental engineering degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years of experience, strong leadership, bilingual

Qualifications

• University degree in environmental engineering, or an equivalent technical diploma.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams, client and subcontractor coordination.
• Bilingualism in English and French is required.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary environmental remediation projects and manage budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate field tasks and subcontractors, monitor costs, and report progress to senior management.
• Prepare Health and Safety Plans and Project Controls Documents.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support proposal writing and cost estimates for new projects.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Budget and cost control

Schedule management

Stakeholder liaison

Travel readiness

Education

University degree in environmental engineering or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Microsoft Project

P6

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

HeavyJob

Job description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us - Join WSP's Applied Solutions Group as a Project Manager and play a critical role in delivering complex environmental remediation projects across Eastern Canada. Whether supporting environmental remediation, water treatment, mine closure, civil, or other multidisciplinary projects, you'll work alongside talented professionals to safely execute meaningful work that positively impacts communities, the environment, and industry.

Job Description

Build the Future with Us - Join WSP's Applied Solutions Group as a Project Manager and play a critical role in delivering complex environmental remediation projects across Eastern Canada. Whether supporting environmental remediation, water treatment, mine closure, civil, or other multidisciplinary projects, you'll work alongside talented professionals to safely execute meaningful work that positively impacts communities, the environment, and industry.

Based in Quebec City, QC, Moncton or Montreal this role offers the opportunity for hybrid work at home or in the office, depending on the project. Occasional travel will be required to monitor and support your projects as needed.

Your Impact

• Project manager on multidisciplinary environmental remediation projects that could contain demolition, hazardous waste management, in-situ and ex-situ soil remediation, water treatment, soi vapour systems, mine closure and remediation, habitat restoration, river and creek rehabilitation, slope stabilization, and reclamation;
• Be accountable for health and safety objectives, financial performance, and project quality;
• Implement and manage the project in accordance with various work instructions, directives, protocols, and procedures stemming from our health and safety and quality control systems, as well as company policies;
• Be responsible for monitoring, controlling, and reporting costs and schedules;
• Provide updates on project progress and forecast trends to the senior management team;
• Ensure the qualification, selection, contracting, and payment of subcontractors and suppliers;
• Act as liaison with client, subcontractors, and suppliers;
• Work with the accounting team to prepare invoices that comply with client billing requirements, and help facilitate timely payment;
• Preparation of Health and Safety Plans, Work Execution Plans, Project Controls Documents;
• Participate in problem-solving with the project team;
• Coordinate field tasks, including those involving multiple teams and subcontractors;
• Coordinate logistical needs of the project team, such as travel and mobilization;
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and maintain relationships with existing key clients;
• Lead and assist in proposal writing and coordinate contributors, where applicable;
• Support the preparation of detailed technical cost estimates for proposals and projects;
• Presentations to promote Applied Solutions services;

Qualifications and Skills Required for Success in this Role

• University degree in environmental engineering, or an equivalent technical diploma;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role;
• Strong leadership and ability to manage a multidisciplinary internal team, subcontractors, and client;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Experience in mining projects, site remediation, demolition, and/or infrastructure is considered an asset;
• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud is an asset;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, HeavyBid, HeavyJob, Bluebeam, P6;
• Attention to detail, high level of motivation, and strong problem-solving skills;
• Valid driver’s license required;
• Bilingualism is required, as the individual will frequently be involved in projects for English or French speaking clients and partners throughout Canada;
• Must be able to travel when needed for client meetings, site visits, etc.;

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT : 89800 $ – 118900 $
• MB & ON : 81900 $ – 112800 $
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC : 81100 $ – 107700 $

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.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here.
• Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here.