Job Description

Environmental Project Manager Why join us? Our vision is to be the premier engineering solutions’ partner for our clients, delivering complex projects from vision to reality for a sustainable lifespan. We are continuously transforming to be number one on the market and looking for ingenious minds to share our ambition. From designing end-to-end project solutions to pioneering new technologies and ways of working, everything we do supports our goal of delivering outstanding project outcomes for our clients – no matter the scale, complexity, or location of their project. We welcome uniqueness. We believe diverse groups make better decisions – which leads to better business. So at SNC-Lavalin, from senior managers to all employees, we’re committed to equality, inclusion & diversity. The Environment division of SNC-Lavalin is a rapidly growing full-service consulting firm that is committed to technical excellence and exceptional service to our clients. Our growing organization is seeking like-minded individuals to join our team. Individuals who join our team can expect to work closely with senior technical experts and professionals in a wide variety of fields, collaborating across regions and groups to provide the high-quality technical solutions that our clients expect, while receiving unparalleled mentorship and long-term career growth opportunities. The work environment is dynamic and flexible, offering a strong emphasis on health and safety, continuous training, and competitive compensation and benefits. We have one of the most experienced environmental and geosciences engineering consulting teams in Canada and we are seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join our team. This position will be focused on mining industry projects in BC while providing support across Canada and internationally where needed. How will you contribute to the team? The Environmental Project Manager supports the full life cycle of water and environmentally based projects. The position entails the following responsibilities:

• Provide clear and focused leadership for the entire project team to create a vision for project success and strategy to obtain that vision.

• Set and maintain project scope, schedules and budgets; makes decisions with respect to overall technical execution of the project; liaises with technical specialists or other senior project managers to ensure the technical integrity of the project.
• Ensure project deliverables are provided according to predetermined scope requirements, schedule, and technical quality.
• Accountability for successful project execution, including financial targets, on time delivery, project safety, deliverable quality, and management of risks .
• Identify, document, and communicate client requirements. Proactively resolve performance, scope, cost, schedule, HSE, and risk issues as they arise.
• Identify and undertake suitable project change management, as required.
• Provide technical expertise for water- and contaminated sites-based programs.
• Monitor the field/construction management function to ensure safe delivery of site work.
• Supervision and mentorship of junior professional staff involved in carrying out field programs, ensuring project requirements are communicated and health and safety protocols are adhered to. In addition, supporting staff annual performance reviews, objective setting, and support for direct reports to achieve set objectives.
• Actively promote Health and Safety programs and culture, and ensure that project personnel understand HSE requirements though the project. Support the vision of no harm to people, assets, and environment.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and receipt of ongoing work.
• Identify, monitor, and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Setup budget/WBS, track project financials (including actual/accrued costs, forecast/earned value, and gross margins), third party invoice management, and monitor project work in progress/invoice accounts receivables.
• Active in business development activities and maintaining client relationships. Solicit and document feedback and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Effectively manage multiple project stakeholders.
• Undertake procurement process to ensure goods/services meeting project requirements and manage subcontractors accordingly.
• Participates in the preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
• Participates in short and long range planning and resource management/forecasting, within assigned clients group or offices.

What will you contribute? MINIMUM EDUCATION: University Degree in a relevant field FIELD(S) OF STUDY: Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Hydrogeology, Land Reclamation, Soil Science, Biology & Environmental Studies, Ecosystem Restoration, Agronomy YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 7 to 12 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the ability to acquire professional designation within two years of employment if not currently registered. TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Experience with the interpretation and application of provincial (BC) and federal environmental regulations.
• Experience in successfully completing water and contaminated sites based investigations and reports
• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate commitment and application of safe work practices.
• Familiar with managing environmental projects from $10K to $1M.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Maintains good standing in professional associations, practicing professional ethics and remaining current in practice requirements.
• Demonstrates professional, ethical conduct, such as trust, integrity, confidentiality and discretion during the conduct of all work activities.
• Cooperates willingly with others in dealing with changing situations, conditions, and expectations.
• Balances the need for 'attention to detail' with a focus on goals and objectives to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Applies principles of quality assurance and scientific rigour in all work activities.

LEARNING AND CREATIVITY

• Stays current on the theory and practice pertinent to one's roles and responsibilities.
• Continuously pursues personal learning and development opportunities to promote professional growth and development.

COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY

• Prepares clear, well-formatted reports and other written communications that meet established protocols and are appropriate to the target audience.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully using verbal and nonverbal language appropriate to the cultural and social context
• Conveys technical information accurately, clearly and concisely, interpreting it appropriately and effectively for the target audience.

COLLABORATION

• Builds constructive networks inside and outside the organization to facilitate the accomplishment of results.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplined activities.

CRITICAL THINKING/JUDGEMENT

• Makes decisions in a timely manner, committing to a course of action that considers pertinent data, information, options and implications.
• Innovation and solution-oriented, manages challenges and takes accountability for actions.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING WORK AND PROJECTS

• Develops work/project plans, identifying the work to be accomplished, the risk/contingencies that may arise, and how they will be addressed.
• Coordinates resources (including financial, logistical, supplies, etc.) needed to implement work/project plans and achieve desired results.

LEADING/INFLUENCING OTHERS

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, and builds on long-term relationships.
• Manages the work of others, including project teams, working groups and contractors.
• Identifies the individual/and or team competencies that are required to accomplish work/project objectives and deliverables.
• Mentors peers and team members to facilitate their technical competence and on-going professional development.
• Creates an environment that promotes innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial thinking within the organization.

BUSINESS ACUMEN

• Identities clients' stated and underlying needs, and the work activities and methodologies that will best address these needs.
• High level of client focus.

*************************** At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (ie.: group insurance, retirement savings plan, share purchase plan, continuing education program, etc.). If you think that a career on our team could match your profile, submit your application online now! The masculine gender is used only to simplify the wording. At SNC-Lavalin, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. SNC-Lavalin cares about your privacy. SNC-Lavalin and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of SNC-Lavalin (referred to throughout as “SNC-Lavalin”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to SNC-Lavalin, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, technology and data to design, deliver and operate the most complex projects. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. – and delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at snclavalin.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.