Environmental Project Manager

Onterris; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Project Manager to join our team in Edmonton or remotely from Alberta. You will assist with multiple ARRM projects, coordinating across disciplines and stakeholders to deliver high-quality environmental solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and growth, with mentorship of junior staff and engagement in development opportunities. Join a mission-driven team focused on planet and progress.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or degree in environmental science or related field.
• Minimum of three years of project management consulting experience.
• Experience with ARRM projects in Alberta, British Columbia or Saskatchewan is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support simple to moderately complex site ARRM projects.
• Coordinate internal communication to deliver high-quality results for clients.
• Manage project scopes, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with engineers, hydrogeologists, soil scientists and ecologists.
• Communicate with clients and project stakeholders.
• Prepare technical correspondence, proposals, work plans and cost estimates.
• Work effectively within a collaborative team.
• Participate in development opportunities and career growth.
• Mentor and develop junior staff members.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentorship and guidance

Education

Engineering/Environmental science degree or diploma

Professional registration eligibility (AIA/ASET/APega)

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose,responsibilityand real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us,you’renot just forging acareer,you’rejoining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smartersolutionsand lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As an Intermediate Environmental Project Manager in our Edmonton or remote Alberta you’ll be responsible for assisting with multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $35.00 to $53.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Support simple to moderately complex site ARRM projects.
• Ensure internal communication and collaboration to facilitate delivery of high-quality products to meet our clients’ unique project needs.
• Manage project scopes, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with internal project teams across disciplines, including engineers, hydrogeologists, soil scientists and ecologists.
• Communicate with clients and project related stakeholders.
• Prepare technical correspondence, proposals, work plans and, cost estimates.
• Function effectively within and contribute to the success of a collaborative team.
• Proactively engage and participate in development opportunities and your career growth.
• Mentor and develop junior staff members.

YourExpertise andSkills

These requirements reflect the knowledge,skillsand abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Technical diploma or degree in environmental science, project management or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ previous project management consulting experience.
• Project management experience in site assessment, reclamation, remediation and monitoring ARRM projects in Alberta, British Columbia or Saskatchewan would be considered an asset Alberta or British Columbia.
• Experience managing client relationships.
• Eligibility for registration in or a member in good standing of a professional organization (e.g. AIA, ASET, APEGA) would be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with preparing technical reports, work plans, and cost estimates and scopes of work.
• Willingness to provide technical direction and mentorship to more junior professionals.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Lifting 50 pounds several times a day.
• Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions.

In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Onterris provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to work with Human Resources directly.

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. Please note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.