Sr. Environmental Construction Project Manager

Jacobs; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 114,400 - 178,750; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager for a full-time role in Alberta, Canada. This position supports infrastructure projects across various stages, from early development to post-construction. Key responsibilities include leading project teams, managing budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction while promoting a Culture of Caring.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years in the natural resources sector, strong communication skills, and a degree in environmental science or a related field. A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of Project Management experience in the natural resources sector.
• Preferably experience in a consulting environment.
• Experience with Renewable Energy Projects and Transmission and Distribution Projects is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting client objectives and project-specific internal financial goals.
• Budget preparation and delivery on environmental projects within western Canada.
• Provide motivation and direction to project teams.

Skills

Project Management experience in natural resources

Strong time management skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving and adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is hiring Environmental Project Managers to join our dynamic team in a full-time role based out of our Burnaby, Calgary, Edmonton, or Victoria offices. In this position you will support government- and privately-owned infrastructure projects in all life stages of the projects, from the early development stages all the way to post-construction environmental monitoring and operations. You will provide leadership and guidance to our environmental planning and permitting teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment while working on critical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include

• Working with our strong technical team, you will be responsible for meeting internal and external client objectives and project-specific internal financial goals.
• Budget preparation and tracking, scheduling, task management, and delivery on environmental projects within western Canada.
• Providing motivation and direction to project teams, interacting with clients, and providing mentoring opportunities to help the team thrive.
• Developing project strategy in conjunction with senior technical staff, effectively communicating it to clients, and driving the strategy with project teams.
• Expanding our client portfolio in a collaborative manner, including support for Business Development and proposal efforts.
• Be a Safety Leader for your projects and promote Jacobs Beyond Zero and our Culture of Caring.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Minimum 10 years of Project Management experience in the natural resources sector in western Canada, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology/ecology, geology, or other closely related technical degree.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks and projects and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• High level of initiative, problem-solving, and adaptability.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation
• Experience with Renewable Energy Projects, and Transmission and Distribution Projects

Salary Range

Minimum: $114,400.00
Upper: $178,750.00

The base salary range for this position is $114,400.00 to $178,750.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across British Columbia, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.