Environmental Project Manager

The Project Manager is accountable for project/s deliverables from conception through to completion, including

quality assurance, risk assessment, milestone deliverables, forecasting, managing scope creep within scope the

defined scope from the client delivered on time and on budget. The Project Manager will have direct

communication with the client and be responsible for meeting client expectations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROJECT AND CLIENT MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate and lead internal resources, set expectations and priorities, determine metrics, obtain

deliverables and achieve milestones.

• Liaise directly with clients or Client Manager and provide reports, updates and solutions.
• Support development of project messaging for stakeholders, including landowners and communities.
• Manage detailed tracking and communication of project progress from a task, time, schedule, and

cost perspective.

• Ensure all client deliverables are completed and delivered on schedule.
• Follow all Canacre’s established best practices and procedures for project management.
• Review client deliverables to ensure quality.
• Identify and provide project details for tracking purposes.
• Host weekly or biweekly meetings with the client and internal project team to review progress,

concerns, updates, schedule and deliverables.

• Update senior management and the project team on changes in scope, status of the project and

schedule changes/expectations.

• Identify project risks, establish solutions and escalate accordingly within Internal Management.
• Manage changes in project scopes, identifies solutions for potential issues and devises contingency

plans as required, while engaging the appropriate resources.

• Identify change orders, generate necessary documentation and negotiate such change orders with

the client.

• Approve expenses and monitor timesheets/budgets.
• Ensure safety and training requirements are met and in place to meet client expectations.
• Work with Business Development to identify opportunities for additional business opportunities with

current and potential clients.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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• Maintain relationships and coordinates with third parties; such as sub-contractors, strategic partners,

or vendors.

Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education • Post-secondary degree in Biology, Engineering, Geology, Environmental

Science, Project management or Business.

Experience • Minimum 5 years’ professional services consulting experience, working

with external clients.

• Minimum 3-5 years’ professional experience in a management role.
• Project Management and execution experience on environmental

compliance projects is considered an asset.

Knowledge/Skills • A proven track record in project planning, executing, managing and closing

on projects.

• A proven track record of delivering projects within scope, on time and on

budget.

• Ability to manage, mentor and lead others.
• Ability to run meetings and effectively capture decisions and actions.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal

supervision.

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem

solving skills.

• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Licenses/Accreditations • PMP designation is considered an asset.

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At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we

operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions

outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and provincial employment standards legislation.

Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and

state/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.

By signing below, you acknowledge you have read and understood the job description and agree to the outlined

requirements for your role. Should you ever have any questions or concerns about your responsibilities and

expectations, please refer to this document and consult with your direct supervisor.