Environmental Project Manager

Description

The Environmental Project Manager is accountable for delivering projects from conception to completion, ensuring quality assurance, risk assessment, milestone achievement, accurate forecasting, and scope management while communicating directly with clients to meet their expectations on time and within budget.

• Coordinate internal resources, set expectations, determine metrics, and achieve milestones.
• Communicate directly with clients or Client Manager, providing reports, updates, and solutions.
• Develop project messaging for stakeholders, including landowners and communities.
• Track and communicate project progress on tasks, time, schedule, and cost.
• Ensure client deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Follow Canacre’s best practices and procedures for project management.
• Review client deliverables for quality.
• Host weekly or biweekly meetings with client and internal team to review progress and concerns.
• Update senior management on scope changes, project status, and schedule expectations.
• Identify project risks, establish solutions, and escalate within internal management.
• Manage scope changes, devise contingency plans, and engage appropriate resources.
• Identify and negotiate change orders with the client.
• Approve expenses and monitor timesheets and budgets.
• Ensure safety and training requirements meet client expectations.
• Collaborate with Business Development to identify additional business opportunities.
• Coordinate permit applications and approvals with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Develop and implement technically sound solutions for environmental permitting.
• Advise clients and internal teams on regulatory compliance and permitting strategies.

Requirements

• Apply knowledge of environmental regulations (wetlands, T&E species, NPDES, erosion, cultural resources, NEPA).
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 3‑5 years of professional services consulting experience with external clients.
• Minimum 2 years in a management role.
• Experience with environmental permitting and construction compliance.
• Proven track record delivering projects on scope, on time, and on budget.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage teams.
• Skilled at running meetings and capturing decisions and actions.
• Capable of handling multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, highly organized with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Strong relationship‑building with key stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Canacre offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes health and dental coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, RRSP matching, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangements, and wellness initiatives. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer that complies with all non‑discrimination laws and ensures fair compensation under applicable labor standards.

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage.
• Paid time off and disability insurance.
• RRSP employer matching program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Variety of wellness programs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance