Senior Project Manager - Environmental

WSP in Canada; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Environmental to oversee mining project management from initiation to closure. The role involves collaboration with diverse teams and requires strong leadership, project management skills, and proficiency in English and French. The company promotes a culture of inclusion and offers flexible work options, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in project management.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams of consultants.
• Proficiency in both English and French.

Responsibilities

• Managing budgets, scope, schedules, and client satisfaction.
• Use of project management tools and best practices.
• Client-facing role requiring strong interpersonal skills.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Resourcefulness

Project Management

Risk Identification

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering

PMI Project Management Professional certification

Tools

MS Project

P6 Primavera

MS Excel

Job description

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The Opportunity: 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 wildlife experts to hydrogeologists to geotechnical engineers and more.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 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 wildlife experts to hydrogeologists to geotechnical engineers and more.

The Project Manager will be involved in all stages of a project’s life cycle (i.e., Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and Closure) for consulting services related to mining projects. Most components of this role will relate to engineering and/or environmental consulting scopes. The role will focus on areas such as mine engineering design, environmental permitting, field investigations, desktop analyses, feasibility studies, research, and more. The Project Manager will work closely with Project Coordinators and Technical Managers to ensure the correct delivery of projects within budget and schedule.

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.
• 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.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

Responsibilities:

• Managing budgets, scope, schedules, resourcing, and client satisfaction while working closely with professionals from WSP's teams across Canada and supported by trained project coordinators.
• Familiarity with project scope and objectives, and understanding the role of each team member to coordinate activities effectively.
• Use of project management tools, methods, and best practices to plan and manage projects aligning with stakeholder expectations and business needs.
• This role is client-facing; strong interpersonal skills, ethics, and integrity are essential.
• Action-oriented, resourceful, and able to hold self and others accountable.

What you can expect to do here:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in project management, including at least 3 years in consulting. Mining industry experience is preferred or considered an asset.
• Proficiency in both English and French.
• Experience with project financial tracking and change management related to scopes of work.
• Understanding and adherence to PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI).
• Experience in risk identification and mitigation, including developing risk registers.
• Expertise in project planning, tracking, and analysis (e.g., MS Excel or similar).
• Highly organized, adaptable, developing leadership skills, and calm under pressure.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams of consultants.
• Proven ability to manage clients and subcontractors.
• PMI Project Management Professional certification is a desirable asset.
• Experience with MS Project and/or P6 Primavera.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services

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