Arcadis

Contaminated Sites Project Manager

Arcadis$89K — $134K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geoscience, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in environmental projects, including project management roles.
  • Track record of delivering downstream oil and gas projects in British Columbia.
  • Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio), Professional Chemist (P.Chem.), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) certification is preferred.
  • Experience with contaminated sites, remediation, and environmental compliance in BC.

Responsibilities

  • Lead environmental projects in contaminated site assessment, remediation, and monitoring.
  • Define project scopes, develop schedules, control budgets, and evaluate risks.
  • Oversee multi-disciplinary teams and provide mentorship to junior staff.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Prepare and review project reports, proposals, and work plans for stakeholders.
  • Support business development initiatives such as RFPs and EOIs.
  • Manage client relationships to ensure project deliverables meet expectations.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work model with remote work options.
  • Support for work-life balance and career growth.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
Full Job Description
Role description:

We're hiring Project Managers in Vancouver, British Columbia to support our Environmental Restoration team at Arcadis. The ideal candidate will have exceptional project management skills and a proven ability to successfully deliver complex projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget requirements are met. While technical knowledge is valuable, this role primarily emphasizes leadership, organizational excellence, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and client relationships effectively.

As a Project Manager, you will lead environmental projects in contaminated site assessment, remediation, and monitoring, specializing in managing scopes, schedules, budgets, and risks. You'll provide leadership to project teams, ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations, and drive client-focused solutions.

This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work remotely a few times a week, with travel required for project meetings, site visits, and team collaboration. At Arcadis, we're committed to supporting work-life balance and career growth, offering mentorship and opportunities for advancement.

Role accountabilities:

In this role, your primary focus will be on project management excellence. You will manage small, large, and complex environmental projects, including defining scope, developing schedules, controlling budgets, evaluating risks, and implementing mitigation strategies. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, provide mentorship to junior and intermediate staff, and foster collaboration and innovation within the group while building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, ensuring project deliverables meet their expectations and align with their goals.
  • Quality and Compliance: Ensure projects adhere to corporate policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks, while maintaining high standards of quality assurance and control.
  • Resource Management: Coordinate technical resources, field programs, and subcontractors, ensuring efficient use of project resources.
  • Reporting and Communication: Prepare and review project reports, proposals, and work plans, ensuring clear and timely communication with clients and stakeholders.
  • Business Development Support: Collaborate on business development initiatives, including responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Expressions of Interest (EOIs), and Statements of Qualifications (SOQs).

Key Attributes & Requirements

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
  • Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage all aspects of project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and client relations.
  • Leadership Skills: Experience mentoring and supervising team members, fostering collaboration, and driving high-quality outcomes.
  • Client-Focused Approach: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and deliver results for clients across sectors such as oil and gas, mining, power, infrastructure, and government.
  • Industry Knowledge and Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with contaminated site projects, environmental risk assessments, and remediation efforts is an asset; working knowledge of provincial and federal environmental compliance guidelines and legislation (e.g., CCME).
  • Adaptability: Willingness to travel to project sites and meetings as required.

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geoscience, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7 or more years of relevant experience, with 5 years of project management experience in environmental projects, including contaminated sites, remediation, and monitoring in British Columbia.
  • Track record of successful delivery of downstream oil and gas projects in British Columbia.
  • Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio), Professional Chemist (P.Chem.), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.).

The salary range for this position is $89,600 - $134,400. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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