WSP

Environmental Project Manager, Pipeline Specialist

WSP$122K — $162K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in environmental construction monitoring and compliance for pipeline projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation and industry standards in Western Canada.
  • Proven project management skills through all project phases, from planning to reclamation.
  • Experience leading geographically distributed teams across multiple regions.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with various stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in complex, fast-paced construction environments.
  • Professional designation such as RPF, P.Biol., R.P.Bio., P.Ag., EP, PMP, or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale environmental construction monitoring programs from initiation to closeout.
  • Oversee scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, safety, and compliance.
  • Direct multidisciplinary teams including inspectors, monitors, biologists and regulatory professionals across construction spreads.
  • Develop and implement project strategies, governance structures, and reporting systems.
  • Act as primary client contact, enhancing communication and project execution.
  • Mitigate environmental and construction risks while advising clients on compliance and performance.
  • Drive financial performance through resource planning and contract management.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects in Western Canada.
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on leadership and team development.
  • Mentorship opportunities to support professional growth and career advancement.
  • Involvement in projects that promote responsible infrastructure development.
  • Location flexibility across various provinces, catering to diverse geographical needs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Lead some of the most complex and high-impact environmental construction monitoring programs in Western Canada. As an Environmental Project Manager, Pipeline Specialist, you will oversee major pipeline and linear infrastructure projects from early planning and pre-construction through construction, post-construction monitoring, and reclamation. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, influence project outcomes, build trusted client relationships, and ensure environmental commitments are successfully delivered while advancing responsible infrastructure development across the region.

Your Impact
  • Lead the delivery of large-scale environmental construction monitoring programs for pipeline and linear infrastructure projects from initiation through closeout.
  • Provide strategic oversight of scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, safety, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Direct multidisciplinary teams of Environmental Inspectors, Environmental Monitors, biologists, reclamation specialists, Indigenous Monitors, and regulatory professionals across multiple construction spreads.
  • Develop and implement project execution strategies, field governance structures, monitoring frameworks, and reporting systems that drive compliant and efficient project delivery.
  • Serve as the primary client contact, providing leadership in communication, contractor coordination, issue resolution, and project execution.
  • Anticipate and mitigate environmental and construction-related risks while advising clients on regulatory compliance, permit commitments, and environmental performance.
  • Drive strong project financial performance through forecasting, resource planning, contract management, and margin optimization.
  • Mentor project managers, environmental professionals, and emerging leaders while supporting long-term team capability and business growth.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Extensive experience leading environmental construction monitoring and compliance programs for major pipeline and linear infrastructure projects.
  • Proven success managing complex projects through planning, construction, post-construction monitoring, and reclamation phases.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation, regulatory approvals, permit compliance requirements, and industry best practices across Western Canada.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large, geographically distributed field teams operating across multiple regions and construction spreads.
  • Advanced project management expertise including contract administration, budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and financial accountability.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship management skills with senior clients, contractors, regulators, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to navigate complex construction environments, competing priorities, and changing project conditions.
  • Professional designation such as RPF, P.Biol., R.P.Bio., P.Ag., EP, PMP, or equivalent is considered an asset.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 - $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

The compensation ranges above are for Grade 8, Tier 2 positions and were retrieved from the primary Pay Transparency dataset.

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Lead Critical Infrastructure?

Bring your environmental expertise, leadership capability, and passion for responsible project delivery to some of Western Canada's most significant infrastructure projects. Join a team where your decisions matter, your leadership shapes outcomes, and your career can grow without limits.

Apply today and help shape the future of environmental stewardship in pipeline development with WSP.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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