Project Manager - Site Investigation, Remediation and Response

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to lead site investigations and remediation efforts. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to guide a dynamic team, ensuring project delivery excellence while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration. You will engage with clients from various sectors, manage complex projects, and contribute to business development initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in environmental services while working with top professionals in the field. Join a team where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will help shape the future of environmental management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in environmental site investigations and remediation.
• Strong knowledge of BC contaminated site regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to environmental site assessments and remediation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Client Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Technical Report Writing

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science

Professional Designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo.)

Job description

Project Manager - Site Investigation, Remediation and Response - ( 250000RG )

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 to 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.
• Participate in marketing and business development meetings along with client account management when required.

Qualifications

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.

Primary Location: Canada-British Columbia-Burnaby

Other Locations: Canada-British Columbia-Kelowna, Canada-British Columbia-Terrace, Canada-British Columbia-Kamloops, Canada-British Columbia-Victoria, Canada-British Columbia-Prince George

Organization: BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Feb 24, 2025, 3:57:53 PM

Req ID: 250000RG

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans