Waste/Remediation Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR seeks a Waste/Remediation Project Manager based in Vancouver to lead complex waste and remediation projects for provincial, Indigenous, and private clients. You will manage multi-discipline teams, oversee budgets, and drive deliverables from development to close-out in Western Canada and beyond.

The role requires a PE license, 7+ years experience in environmental remediation and waste projects, and willingness to travel. This is a full-time opportunity in HDR's Vancouver office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 7 years related experience in environmental remediation and waste projects.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer license recognized by local board (PE/P.Eng).
• Willingness to travel; Vancouver residents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage waste, remediation, and mine closure/reclamation projects for clients.</li>
• Direct and coordinate multi-discipline teams through project lifecycle.
• Responsible for complex small to medium projects and multiple concurrent tasks.
• Maintain client relations and participate in marketing and contractual meetings.
• Coordinate staffing and deliverables to meet schedule and budget.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and project reviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in civil/environmental engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

Waste/Remediation Project Manager - ( 191147 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe waste is more than management, it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

HDR is seeking a Waste/Remediation Project Manager with 7 or more years of experience. The successful candidate will be based in HDR’s Vancouver office. This individual will support our ongoing and projected resources project workload including solid waste, waste-to-energy, and environmental remediation projects for a wide array of clients. Project management and technical project execution experience at some or all of these types of projects is desired. The primary duties of this position will project and technical task management, depending on the clients technical expertise, for a wide array of waste, remediation, and mining projects in Western Canada and potentially other regions.

In the role of Waste/Remediation Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Manage waste, remediation, and mine closure/reclamation projects or large, complex tasks for Provincial, Indigenous, and private clients as work opportunities demand.
• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in civil or environmental engineering or closely related discipline
• 7 years of experience in environmental remediation and waste related projects with a focus on environmental site investigations and engineering
• Knowledge of environmental regulations throughout Western Canada
• Requires ability to travel
• Candidates currently residing in Vancouver are preferred

Experience supporting mine closure and reclamation projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location

Industry

Waste

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Site Investigation and Remediation

Job Posting

Feb 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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