Project Manager

Job summary

The Project Manager will lead environmental site assessment, remediation, and contamination management projects while managing budgets, schedules, and resource allocation. They are also responsible for mentoring junior staff, reviewing technical reports, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and regulatory agencies.

Job details

Company Description Terrapex is a Canadian, employee-owned company providing specialized consulting services in environmental, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and health and safety fields across Ontario. With offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, and the Durham Region (Oshawa), our multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists deliver expert, practical solutions. Built on our core values of integrity, technical excellence, respect, personal service, and a practical approach, Terrapex has grown steadily since 1995. Our diverse and dedicated team takes pride in a reputation for quality work and lasting client relationships. Why Join Terrapex? We value our people and invest in their success. Employees enjoy: Extended Health & Dental Benefits LTD, Life and AD&D Insurance Company Group RRSP Match Health Care Spending Account Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Initiatives Generous Personal Time Off Memberships in Professional Societies Support for Professional Designations Bonus Opportunities Flexible Work Arrangements The Opportunity – Environmental Project Manager Salary - $71,500 to $102,900 We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Site Assessment & Remediation team at our Hamilton office. This role is ideal for an experienced environmental professional who enjoys managing complex environmental projects, mentoring technical staff, and building strong client relationships. Working under the direction and mentorship of a Team Leader and with support from the Manager, Site Assessment & Remediation, you will lead environmental site assessment, remediation, contamination management, and excess soils management projects throughout Ontario, with a focus on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas. This position is predominantly office-based, requiring a minimum of four days per week in the Hamilton office. Position Highlights: Manage environmental site assessment, remediation, contamination management, and excess soils projects Opportunity to mentor junior staff and contribute to business development initiatives Work with a well-established, multidisciplinary team on a variety of challenging projects Career growth opportunities within a respected employee-owned consulting firm. Hybrid role (4 days in office per week) What You’ll Do Develop scopes of work and prepare technical and cost proposals. Manage projects from inception to completion, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and delivery. Design and oversee environmental site assessment, remediation, contamination management, and excess soils management programs. Review and approve technical reports, ensuring quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Perform QA/QC reviews on technical deliverables prepared by project team members. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior and intermediate staff. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and stakeholders. Participate in business development, client management, and corporate initiatives. Promote a culture of health and safety in all aspects of project delivery. Represent Terrapex's core values, vision, and commitment to excellence in all interactions. What We’re Looking For University degree in environmental science, earth science, geology, chemistry, environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental technology, site assessment and remediation, or a related discipline. Must currently qualify, or be immediately eligible to qualify, as a Qualified Person (QP) under Section 5(2) of Ontario Regulation 153/04. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) designation in Ontario is strongly preferred, or equivalent registration with the ability to obtain Ontario licensing within the probationary period. Approximately 6 to 10 years of progressive consulting experience managing environmental site assessment, remediation, contamination management, and/or excess soils management projects. Strong knowledge of Ontario environmental regulations and industry standards, including O. Reg. 153/04, O. Reg. 406/19, O. Reg. 903, and applicable CSA, ASTM, and TSSA standards. Demonstrated project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, resource management, and client communications. Excellent technical writing, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills. Experience supporting projects for integrated petroleum companies and/or large property portfolios is considered a strong asset. Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence. Our Commitment to Health, Safety, and Inclusion The health and safety of our employees, clients, and communities is a top priority. All staff are expected to follow Terrapex’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and applicable client requirements. Safety-sensitive roles may require candidates to perform essential physical tasks and work in varied conditions, including remote sites or inclement weather, within safe limits. We do not use AI-based tools for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates. All applications are reviewed by a member of our human recruitment team. The position is for an existing vacancy. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Terrapex is committed to providing a diverse and barrier‑free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants upon request during the recruitment process. Disclaimer: Unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted from vendors, including recruiting, search and staffing agencies in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement shall not be considered binding and will become the independent property of Terrapex.

What you’ll do

The Project Manager will lead environmental site assessment, remediation, and contamination management projects while managing budgets, schedules, and resource allocation. They are also responsible for mentoring junior staff, reviewing technical reports, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline and possess 6 to 10 years of progressive consulting experience. Applicants must qualify as a Qualified Person (QP) under Ontario Regulation 153/04 and hold or be eligible for a P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation.

Benefits

• Extended Health & Dental Benefits • LTD Insurance • Life and AD&D Insurance • Company Group RRSP Match • Health Care Spending Account • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Initiatives • Personal Time Off • Professional Society Memberships • Professional Designation Support • Bonus Opportunities • Flexible Work Arrangements

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Environmental Site Assessment
• Remediation
• Contamination Management
• Excess Soils Management
• Technical Writing
• Budgeting
• Resource Allocation
• Client Relationship Management
• Mentoring
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Business Development
• Environmental Consulting
• Data Analysis
• Communication
• Soil Management
• Site Assessment
• Industry Standards
• Time Off Management
• Project Delivery
• Planning
• ASTM International Standards
• Artificial Intelligence
• Chemistry
• Management
• Civil Engineering
• Consulting
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Laws
• Environmental Science
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
• Environmental Technology
• Geology
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Hydrogeology
• Mentorship
• Resource Management
• Soil Science
• Subcontracting
• Scheduling
• Environment Health And Safety
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research
• Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists