Environmental Project Manager

Environmental Project Manager

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

AtkinsRealis’s has one of the most experienced environmental and geosciences engineering consulting teams in Canada. Our team members across Canada deliver superior service to every one of our clients.  Our people are vital to our success, and we build teams that are second to none.  Our team embraces challenges and is engaged in working together to contribute to our business objectives.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Environmental Project Manager to join our dynamic Site Assessment & Remediation (SAR) team. 

This position can be based at our offices in Vancouver, Burnaby, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Victoria, Fort Nelson and Cranbrook in British Columbia.  

Please Note that your application should include a Resume and Cover letter that highlights how your skill set aligns with the role, outlining what you can contribute to the team, and your motivation for applying.  The cover letter should also showcase relevant experience on projects of varying complexity, addressing the criteria outlined in the job posting.

Your role within the team:

• With support from a Team Lead or Senior Project Manager, you will work on a wide scope of activities for contaminated sites investigation or remediation projects.
• Apply a robust understanding and current knowledge of BC environmental regulations, protocols and technical guidance documents (experience and knowledge of federal regulations is an asset).
• Perform project management functions including budgets, schedule, communication, resources, HSE, and quality, and supervise subcontractors and subconsultants for project execution. 
• Coordinate projects and deliverables by setting priorities, evaluating and managing risks, and monitor performance. 
• Review monthly invoices to clients, maintain billable targets as set by the Team Lead, ensure project staff meet, maintain, or exceed client-specific health and safety requirements and travel to project sites (primarily in British Columbia) as needed.
• Design and prepare work plans and technical reports for field programs. 
• Coordinate the execution of field programs, including intrusive investigations (drilling and test pitting), monitoring well installation, groundwater monitoring and sampling, soil vapour, sediment, surface water or porewater sampling, remedial excavations, and other specified tasks. 
• Carry out field programs; ensure project requirements are clearly communicated and understood, and health and safety protocols are followed. 
• Prepare technical reports including: documenting of scope activities and execution methods; evaluation and interpretation of data, results or findings; and preparation of conclusions and recommendations. 
• Assist in the preparation of proposals in response to client’s requests, RFQs and RFPs.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

What will you contribute?

• 8+ years of progressive work experience in the area of contaminated sites investigation and remediation in environmental consulting or relevant sectors, with specific experience in British Columbia's contaminated site and remediation processes and requirements.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental science, engineering or geosciences, and Professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, P.Ag, AScT, etc.) recognized in BC, or be eligible for registration within a year.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or CAPM is an asset.
• Demonstrable experience in collaboration with your team and environmental contractors on various projects of differing complexity - your experience should include preparation and review of work plans and reports for all phases of contaminated site investigation, remedial option and plan, including planning and execution of soil, groundwater,  vapour, sediment, surface water, porewater or mine waste investigation and remediation, interpretation of field observations, interpretation of laboratory data with respect to applicable environmental regulations, preparation of technical reports and specifications. 
• Demonstratable experience in field project execution, supervision and coordination of other staff and subcontractors; data management, review and interpretation; and technical report writing. 
• Proven experience in fundamental project management: budget development/control, scope management, scheduling, and quality. 
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to and work at remote locations if required for more complex field assignments, site visits, or meetings with clients or other stakeholders. 

Compensation Range:  

Expected compensation range for this role is between $83,000 - $125,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, location, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.