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.

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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.