Project Manager - Site Investigation, Remediation and Response

Stantec; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental services team as a Project Manager in British Columbia. You will oversee site investigations and remediation projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering high-quality results. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise, with opportunities for mentorship and business development. The position offers competitive compensation and the chance to make a significant impact in environmental management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental site investigations and remediation.
• Direct experience as project coordinator or manager in contaminated site investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Phase I, II, III ESAs and remediation projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Collaborate across disciplines and lead proposal efforts.

Skills

Client Management

Communication

Teamwork

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor or Master's in Environmental Science

Job 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 environment talent on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We have an immediate opportunity for a Project Manager (Site Investigation, Remediation & Response) to join our dynamic Environmental Services team in British Columbia. As a key member of the team, you will work with the team to further solidify our project delivery and technical excellence, as well as work with senior management to help determine the future direction of the group. This will include providing technical direction and guidance, as well as identifying business development opportunities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in promoting a strong health and safety culture in the team
• Support clients in various sectors including insurance and commercial real estate, all forms of government, and the natural resource sector including oil and gas
• Project Management of Phase I, II, III ESAs, Stage 1 PSI and Stage 2 PSI/DSI, remediation projects and risk assessments; as well as applications under the BC Contaminated Sites Regulations for regulatory instruments including Approvals in Principal and Certificates of Compliance
• Provide technical insight, guidance and review on project deliverables including management of scope, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and health and safety
• Provide mentorship and training junior members of the Team
• Collaborate across disciplines including Indoor Environments, Environmental Assessment, Geotechnical, Atmospheric Sciences, and Water Resources across Stantec Canada offices
• Pursue and lead proposal and project efforts within the Site Investigation, Remediation & Response team in British Columbia including the development of work plans, associated scopes and budgets, and the procurement and retainment of necessary subcontractors
• Work with leadership to continually assess the direction of the practice
• Participating in (when required) marketing and business development meetings along with client account management

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated knowledge of the various provincial and federal environmental regulations and guidelines, with particular attention to the BC Contaminated Site Regulations and associated administrative and technical guidance documentation
• Strong client management and communication skills are essential
• A strong affinity for teamwork and training/mentoring junior field staff is also essential for this position
• Superior, and demonstrated, verbal and written communication skills, specifically technical report writing
• Possession of a valid BC driver’s license is required

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of directly applicable experience as an Environmental Professional, with focus on contaminated sites investigation field work, and writing of technical reports, including Phase I, II, III ESAs, Stage 1 PSI and Stage 2 PSI/DSIs, remediation reports.
• Direct experience as a project coordinator or project manager in contaminated site investigations, remediation and/or risk assessment.
• A University degree (Bachelor or Master's) in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology or Engineering.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., P.Chem., R.P. Bio.) is required.

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. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

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.

Additional Information

• Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
• Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)
• Min Pay Range: Lower Mainland $92,600/BC Other Areas $87,400
• Max Pay Range: Lower Mainland $138,900/BC Other Areas $131,000
• Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.