Project Manager, Contaminated Sites

Project Manager, Contaminated Sites - ( 2500021Y )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic environmental professional that can provide technical excellence and leadership as a Project Manager within our growing Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team in Alberta. The successful candidate will manage project teams executing remediation and reclamation activities focused on our Upstream Oil and Gas business sector.

Your Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates to execute Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and contaminated site investigations (i.e., Phase II ESAs) in soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor
Work with other technical professionals and subcontractors to develop remedial options analysis and risk assessment / management strategies
Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates to execute chosen remedial strategies and coordinate with subcontractors
Monitor project scope of work progression, project spend, and project schedule
As required, conduct and/or lead field work on complex projects and mentor field staff on field execution
Liaise with field staff and technical discipline leaders during project execution
Analyze and interpret project data and prepare technical reports that meet regulatory requirements
Maintain positive client relationships and communicate project status on a routine basis
Participate in marketing and business development activities and initiatives, contribute to cost estimates of projects in collaboration with all other disciplines
Interface with other Stantec departments and promote SIR services
Collaborate and coordinate with other project managers to properly resource all SIR projects
Participate and/or lead regular project meetings
Take safety seriously, create and lead a positive safety culture on all projects
Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Knowledge of project management as related to environmental investigations and remediation
Strong understanding of AB Tier 1 and 2 soil and groundwater remediation guidelines and site-specific risk assessment
Strong understanding of Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) contamination management and reclamation certificate application process
Strong technical aptitude and technical writing ability
Ability to manage people while overseeing project
Ability to work well and self-motivate in a collaborative team environment
Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff
Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally and graphically
Ability to prioritize work and make responsible decisions that can be defended
Travel may be required for the purpose of project kick-off meetings, safety audits, or technical training audits
Education and Experience

Degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or related field.

Professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, P.Chem, P.Ag., etc.), or ability to obtain within 1 year, recognized in AB.

Minimum eight (8) years of experience delivering technical site investigation and remediation solutions on projects.

Demonstrated commitment to health and safety policies and procedures.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death dismemberment (ADD) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Other Locations : Canada-Alberta-Edmonton, Canada-Alberta-Lethbridge, Canada-Alberta-Red Deer

Organization : BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 27, 2025, 2:4+:57 PM

Req ID: 2500021Y

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